Europe Switzerland Intellectual Property

Homburger is an acclaimed team with a stellar reputation in IP law, in both domestic and cross-border patent infringement and litigation cases, acting for claimants and defendants. The law firm has additional expertise representing clients in enforcement proceedings and nullity lawsuits. The team also assists with licensing and supply agreements. The practice has strong capabilities in the technology field, with many lawyers having experience in software development matters.

Lenz & Staehelin has an outstanding reputation in all areas of IP law, including patent and trade mark infringement and nullity proceedings. The law firm acts for clients on supplementary protection certificate matters, with further expertise in appellation of origin cases and unfair competition. The team additionally handles domain and company names issues.

MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep is a highly specialised IP offering with noteworthy expertise in patent litigation, including both revocation proceedings and infringement cases. The law firm is particularly active in matters relating to the pharmaceutical, technology and food sectors. The team possesses further capabilities in international copyright protection and anti-counterfeiting measures. The lawyers also advise clients on preliminary injunction cases.

Rentsch Partner is a boutique firm handling the full range of IP matters. The law firm has particular strength in contentious cases, representing clients in patent litigation and arbitration. The team also advises on trade mark administration and strategy. The lawyers are able to provide services to clients from industries including biotechnology and mechanical engineering.

Schellenberg Wittmer is strong on IP-related litigation and arbitration on both domestic and cross-border issues, particularly involving licensing, as well as patent infringement and trade mark matters. The team's areas of expertise also include copyright, trade secrets, inventor rights and unfair competition. The law firm acts on advertising matters and licensing agreements. Schellenberg Wittmer is notably strong in the life sciences, luxury goods and technology sectors.

Walder Wyss is a respected team that offers services across a wide range of IP fields, including patents and trade marks. The law firm acts on licensing matters, as well as copyright issues and registration. The team represents clients in disputes relating to trade mark and patent infringements, as well as unfair competition matters.

Baker McKenzie is well versed in trade mark, copyright and patent litigation opposition, cancellation and infringement matters. The law firm offers wide-ranging services in strategic IP management and advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team has further experience handling licensing agreements. The lawyers represent a broad client base comprising domestic and international companies from a range of sectors.

Bär & Karrer has a solid reputation for high-profile IP transactions at both domestic and international levels. The law firm frequently advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team also assists with portfolio management matters, including IP issues following corporate rebranding. The lawyers are active on contentious matters, representing licensors in large licensing arbitrations. Bär & Karrer additionally handles preliminary injunctions and nullity proceedings

Pestalozzi assists domestic and foreign clients across a number of sectors, including life sciences, automotive and media. The team is experienced in a range of IP issues with particular expertise in patent litigation, trade mark portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting measures. The law firm boasts further experience handling trade secrets, domain names and registration issues.

VISCHER is a noteworthy practice offering a 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 (VOD) services. The law firm has additional experience in trade mark counterfeiting matters.

BianchiSchwald is a noteworthy team with a particular focus on trade mark mandates. The law firm represents clients in opposition and nullity proceedings as well as patent infringement disputes. The team is active in trade mark portfolio work, advising on registrations and branding issues. The lawyers also act on licensing agreements.