Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 1
Email address
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+41 43 222 1000About
Provided by Homburger
Homburger is fascinated by technology, supporting enterprises and entrepreneurs within all aspects of technological change. The IP and IT team provides support in litigation, prosecution proceedings and transactions in all areas of intellectual property, media, IT and privacy/data protection.
Chambers Review
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. The practice has strong capabilities in the technology field, with many lawyers having experience in software development matters.
Work Highlights
- Homburger supported Novartis in enforcing its patents on oral formulations of deferasirox against producers of generic products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their strengths are technical ability, pragmatism, responsiveness and commerciality."
"Homburger can handle complex and major deals and has experts in all fields needed."
"Their strengths are technical ability, pragmatism, responsiveness and commerciality."
"Homburger can handle complex and major deals and has experts in all fields needed."
Notable Practitioners
Andri Hess is at his most visible in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, routinely handling patent litigation. He also represents clients in patent enforcement and infringement proceedings.
"You can really trust him. He is knowledgeable and doesn't overpromise. My impression is really very positive."
"Andri Hess has excellent expertise. He provides exceptional legal service and partners well with clients."
Gregor Bühler assists with enforcement of trade mark rights, trade mark cancellation proceedings and advising on the IP aspects of transactions.
"Gregor is an extremely pragmatic attorney."
Georg Rauber acts in licensing disputes for clients from the pharmaceutical sector. He also assists with breach of copyright proceedings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Homburger
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