Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
Contact number
+41 58 211 3400About
Provided by VISCHER
The firm’s IP/IT team advises on all areas of intellectual property and IT-related legal issues including telecommunications, outsourcing projects, data protection and regulatory matters. The firm also has a substantial practice in media and entertainment, including production agreements and broadcasting regulatory matters.
Chambers Review
VISCHER has 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 services. The law firm has additional experience in trade mark counterfeiting matters.
Work Highlights
- VISCHER assisted myTV with regard to content licensing for its innovative service offerings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VISCHER have done a wonderful job with the continuity of their expertise."
"They are always proactive and in urgent cases they go the extra mile."
"VISCHER are more than able to handle complex matters. Our case was handled with the utmost professional diligence."
"A key highlight of working with VISCHER was their exceptional responsiveness."
"VISCHER have done a wonderful job with the continuity of their expertise."
"They are always proactive and in urgent cases they go the extra mile."
"VISCHER are more than able to handle complex matters. Our case was handled with the utmost professional diligence."
"A key highlight of working with VISCHER was their exceptional responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Rolf Auf der Maur assists high-profile clients with copyright levies, licensing schemes and advertising matters, in addition to disputes concerning copyright infringement.
"Rolf and the other team members came up with pragmatic solutions."
Stefan Kohler is recognised for his work on counterfeiting disputes and patent litigation. He additionally handles trade mark infringement cases.
"With his scientific background and in-depth understanding of business and technological topics, he has contributed greatly to both business deals and litigation."
Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER
Switzerland
Members
Provided by VISCHER
Adrian Gautschi
Barbara Meier
Dan Pruschy
David Rosenthal
Elias Mühlemann
Jonas Baeriswyl
Jonas D. Gassmann
Lorenz Ehrler
Head of Department
Monika Llanderrozas
Samira Studer
Sarah Bischof
Sebastian P. Weber
Head of Department
Tabea Steiger