Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Europe

Switzerland

The below Intellectual Property rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Switzerland. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Christian Hilti
    Christian Hilti Rentsch Partner AG17 Years Ranked
  2. Michael Ritscher
    Michael Ritscher MLL Legal19 Years Ranked
  3. Eugen MarbachFuhrer Marbach
  4. Magda Streuli-YoussefMagda Streuli-Youssef Sole Practitioner
  5. Patrick TrollerTroller Hitz Troller
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Band 2

  1. Christoph Gasser
    Christoph Gasser Valfor15 Years Ranked
  2. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
    Lorenza Ferrari Hofer Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd19 Years Ranked
  3. Markus Wang
    Markus Wang Bär & Karrer Ltd19 Years Ranked
  4. Roger Staub
    Roger Staub Walder Wyss Ltd17 Years Ranked
  5. Bernard VolkenTroller Hitz Troller & Partner
  6. Peter WidmerFuhrer Marbach
  7. Philippe GilliéronBMG Avocats
  8. Ralph SchlosserKasser Schlosser avocats

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Homburger
    1
    Homburger
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Homburger offers 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. It also assists with licensing and supply agreements, as well as the IP elements of M&A transactions. The practice has strong capabilities in the technology field, with many lawyers having experience in software development matters.

  2. Lenz & Staehelin
    1
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    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 name issues.
  3. MLL Legal
    1
    MLL Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 29 Years Ranked
    MLL Legal 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.
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Band 2

  1. Pestalozzi
    2
    Pestalozzi
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Pestalozzi assists domestic and foreign clients across a number of sectors, including life sciences, beverages and media. The team is experienced in a range of IP issues, with particular expertise in patent litigation, trade mark portfolio management, copyright matters and licensing agreements. The law firm boasts further experience handling trade secrets, domain name and registration issues.

  2. Rentsch Partner AG
    2
    Rentsch Partner AG
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    Rentsch Partner is a boutique law 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.

  3. Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    2
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Schellenberg Wittmer is strong in 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.
  4. Walder Wyss Ltd
    2
    Walder Wyss Ltd
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Walder Wyss has 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.
  5. TIMES Attorneys
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie
    3
    Baker McKenzie
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie is well versed in trade mark, copyright and patent litigation, including 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.

  2. Bär & Karrer Ltd
    3
    Bär & Karrer Ltd
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    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, infringements and nullity proceedings.

  3. Valfor
    3
    Valfor
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. VISCHER
    3
    VISCHER
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Fuhrer Marbach
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Troller Hitz Troller
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. CMS
    4
    CMS
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    CMS is well placed to advise domestic and international clients on the IP elements of M&A transactions, as well as trade mark issues across various industries, such as telecommunications, technology, and food and beverages. The team has skill in trade mark protection and enforcement proceedings, with additional experience in unfair competition mandates. It also handles patent-related mandates, including contractual agreements and SEP advice.

  2. Niederer Kraft Frey
    4
    Niederer Kraft Frey
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked

    Niederer Kraft Frey advises on trade mark infringement, unfair competition issues and the management of intellectual property portfolios. The law firm also offers expertise in transactions related to IP and anti-counterfeiting matters, as well as the drafting of licensing and collaboration agreements. It represents a broad variety of domestic and international clients hailing from the technology, retail, manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

  3. Kasser Schlosser avocats
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Weinmann Zimmerli
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4