Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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About
Provided by MLL Legal
MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd brings talent, expertise and solution-based teamwork to all IP issues. The members of the IP team rank among the leaders in IP law and have vast experience, primarily in Swiss but also in EU and German law. The firm’s IP specialists have extensive and wide-ranging experience in enforcing trademarks, copyrights, designs and patents. The team also offers prosecution services for trademarks, designs and domain names, together with strategic advice and consultation on contracts, including antitrust matters. MLL is a one-stop shop for all IP-related matters.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- MLL Legal’s patent team represented Switzerland's largest telecoms operator, Swisscom, in patent infringement proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Due to the size of the firm and the breadth of its expertise, it is possible to draw on a great deal of know-how even in complex, multidisciplinary or even international cases."
"The attorneys at MLL are excellently networked, highly experienced and always have their finger on the pulse of developments in the IP sector."
"Due to the size of the firm and the breadth of its expertise, it is possible to draw on a great deal of know-how even in complex, multidisciplinary or even international cases."
"The attorneys at MLL are excellently networked, highly experienced and always have their finger on the pulse of developments in the IP sector."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Ritscher is a respected practitioner who acts for clients on trade mark prosecution and patent infringement. He is active across the life sciences and music sectors.
"Michael is really experienced and knows every judge and attorney in Europe."
Simon Holzer is renowned for his expertise in patents, regularly advising on revocation and infringement proceedings. He also has expertise in trade mark prosecution and enforcement.
"Simon is highly experienced in the coordination of cross-border patent infringement cases."
Nicola Benz frequently assists with domestic and cross-border trade mark disputes, enforcement of trade mark rights, trade mark portfolio advice and regulatory matters.
"Nicola is always strictly looking for the best solutions for clients."
Peter Schramm regularly assists with copyright and trade mark infringement proceedings, as well as general IP portfolio advice.
"Peter has been coordinating successful defences against counterfeit products for his clients for many years. He is top in this field."
Ranked Lawyers at
MLL Legal
Switzerland
Members
Provided by MLL Legal
Guillaume Fournier
Jacques Johner
Kilian Schärli
Louisa Galbraith
Head of Department
Reinhard Oertli
Renato Bucher
Stefan J. Schröter
Ulrike Ciesla
Industries
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Private Clients/Individuals
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