Ranking tables
Europe Switzerland Intellectual Property
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
- Rentsch Partner AG 11 Years Ranked
- Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd 17 Years Ranked
- Walder Wyss Ltd 17 Years Ranked
- Fuhrer Marbach
- TIMES Attorneys
Band 3
Band 4
- BianchiSchwald LLC 12 Years Ranked
- Kasser Schlosser avocats
- Weinmann Zimmerli
Senior Statespeople
- Eugen Marbach
- Ivan Cherpillod
- Magda Streuli-Youssef
- Patrick Troller
Band 1
Band 2
- Christoph Gasser BianchiSchwald LLC13 Years Ranked
- Lara Dorigo Pestalozzi8 Years Ranked
- Lorenza Ferrari Hofer Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd17 Years Ranked
- Markus Frick Walder Wyss Ltd15 Years Ranked
- Markus Wang Bär & Karrer Ltd17 Years Ranked
- Michel Jaccard id est avocats sarl17 Years Ranked
- Roger Staub Walder Wyss Ltd15 Years Ranked
- Simon Holzer MLL Legal11 Years Ranked
- Bernard Volken
- Gallus Joller
- Peter Widmer
- Philippe Gilliéron
- Ralph Schlosser
Band 3
- Gregor Bühler Homburger15 Years Ranked
- Gregor Wild Rentsch Partner AG9 Years Ranked
- Mathis Berger Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG15 Years Ranked
- Michèle Burnier Pestalozzi17 Years Ranked
- Nicola Benz MLL Legal Ltd12 Years Ranked
- Philipp Groz Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd11 Years Ranked
- Rolf Auf der Maur VISCHER17 Years Ranked
- Stefan Kohler VISCHER17 Years Ranked
- Laurent Muhlstein
- Michael Noth
Band 4
- Demian Stauber Rentsch Partner AG4 Years Ranked
- Eva-Maria Strobel Baker McKenzie6 Years Ranked
- Georg Rauber Homburger17 Years Ranked
- Michael Treis Baker McKenzie16 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Birkhäuser Niederer Kraft Frey11 Years Ranked
- Peter Ling Lenz & Staehelin4 Years Ranked
- Peter Schramm MLL Legal9 Years Ranked
- Thomas Legler Pestalozzi17 Years Ranked
- Thomas Widmer Lalive11 Years Ranked
- Anne-Virginie La Spada
- Frédéric Serra
- Markus Kaiser
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 HomburgerIntellectual Property2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedHomburger 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.1 Lenz & StaehelinIntellectual Property2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLenz & 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.1 MLL LegalIntellectual Property2023 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedMLL 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.
Band 2
2 Rentsch Partner AGIntellectual Property2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedRentsch 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.2 Schellenberg Wittmer LtdIntellectual Property2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSchellenberg 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.2 Walder Wyss LtdIntellectual Property2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedWalder 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.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedBaker 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.3 Bär & Karrer LtdIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBär & 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 proceedings3 PestalozziIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedPestalozzi 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.3 VISCHERIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedVISCHER 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.
Band 4
4 BianchiSchwald LLCIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedBianchiSchwald 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.