About

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The IP team covers all fields of intellectual property law, namely patent, trademark and design, copyright law, including related practices such as know-how protection, trade secrets and unfair competition. We have been a driving force in advising on business transactions related to the Internet and have actively assisted our clients in a wide range of activities involving the use of IP on the Internet. The IP team offers administrative services such as trademark and design applications and portfolio management. In addition, the IP team manages large trademark, design and domain name portfolios.


Core Expertise

  • Representing clients in IP cases before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, the Federal Patent Court, the Federal Administrative Court and cantonal courts across the country
  • Representing clients in IP-related international arbitration
  • Advising on commercial transactions such as licensing, franchising and joint ventures
  • Handling R&D cooperation agreements and technology transfer issues
  • Conducting IP due diligence in M&A matters
  • Assessing IP aspects of new business models
  • Advising companies on trademarks, company names and domain names
  • Advising on geographical indications and Swissness
  • Handling trademark, design and domain name portfolio prosecution and management
  • Advising on copyrights, advertising and entertainment law
  • Assisting clients in IP-related matters regarding sponsorship, franchising, licenses and distributorships
  • Protecting clients against counterfeiting


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Valfor offers a noteworthy team with a particular focus on trade mark mandates. The team is active on trade mark portfolio work, advising on registrations and branding issues. It has additional strength in contentious IP mandates, including trade mark and patent infringement and prosecution proceedings. The lawyers also act on licensing agreements. The law firm's client hail from a variety of sectors, with particular highlights in the technology, consumer goods, energy and automotive sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Valfor assisted TikTok with trade mark prosecution in Switzerland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christoph Gasser
2
Christoph Gasser
2
Band 2

Christoph Gasser advises on cross-border patent and trade mark disputes, in addition to assisting with copyright levies and distribution agreements. He also handles trade mark portfolios for clients in the oil and gas, technology and transportation sectors.

Christoph Gasser knows his stuff and does a perfect job with no hesitation.

He works extremely quickly and flawlessly, and his rapid implementation is always impeccable.

Christoph Gasser is an excellent lawyer to work with.

Christoph Gasser is a brilliant legal mind.

Christoph Gasser is an outstanding lawyer. He is always available, exceptionally sharp and insightful. He is relentless in his pursuit of a solution and someone you always want by your side.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Christoph Gasser
2
Christoph Gasser
2
Band 2

Members

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Christoph Gasser

Christoph Gasser

Head of Department