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Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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About

Provided by VISCHER

The firm’s IP/IT team advises on all areas of intellectual property and IT-related legal issues including telecommunications, outsourcing projects, data protection and regulatory matters. The firm also has a substantial practice in media and entertainment, including production agreements and broadcasting regulatory matters.

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

VISCHER has a noteworthy practice offering broad experience of patent litigation and frequently assisting clients with licensing and development agreements. The team has particular strength in the TMT sector, advising on copyright and online content, as well as the regulatory requirements for video-on-demand services. The law firm has additional experience in trade mark counterfeiting matters and infringement proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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VISCHER represented Delica in patent disputes against Jacobs Douwe Egberts before the Swiss Federal Patent Court.

Notable Practitioners

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Band 3
Band 3
Stefan Kohler
Stefan Kohler is recognised for his work in counterfeiting disputes and patent litigation. He additionally handles trade mark infringement cases.
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Band 4
Band 4
Rolf Auf der Maur
Rolf Auf der Maur assists high-profile clients with copyright levies, licensing schemes and advertising matters, in addition to disputes concerning copyright infringement.
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Ranked Individuals at VISCHER (2)

Switzerland

Stefan Kohler
Head of Intellectual Property
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Rolf Auf der Maur
Intellectual Property
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Members

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Lorenz Ehrler
Head of Department
Stefan Kohler
Head of Department
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Jonas Baeriswyl
Sarah Bischof
Jonas D. Gassmann
Adrian Gautschi
Monika Llanderrozas
Barbara Meier
Elias Mühlemann
Dan Pruschy
David Rosenthal
Tabea Steiger
Samira Studer
Sebastian P. Weber
Rolf Auf der Maur
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