Thomas Widmer
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Intellectual Property
Band 4
About
Provided by Thomas Widmer
Practice Areas
Domestic litigation and intellectual property.
Career
Admitted in Geneva. Joined LALIVE in 2007, Counsel since 2014. Since 2017, teaches the “Intellectual Property” module of the Master 2 “Management and Business Administration” offered by University of Geneva and the University of Savoy Mont Blanc. Also teaches the "Legal and regulatory approach" module of the "Business Communication, Web expertise and Social Media" course at the University of Geneva (Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences).
Professional Memberships
Member of the Board of AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) Switzerland, the Copyright Standing Committee of AIPPI, the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Association Romande de Propriété Intellectuelle (AROPI).
Publications
Numerous publications in the field of intellectual property law, in particular in the e-publications of the AIPPI, INTA and in Sic! Revue du droit de la propriété intellectuelle, de l'information et de la concurrence.
Personal
Languages: French, English, and Spanish,. Holds three World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) certificates ("General Course on Intellectual Property", "Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications" and "Patents").
Chambers Review
Europe
Thomas Widmer of Lalive advises on copyright infringement, unfair competition and general trade mark management. His clients include companies in the pharmaceutical, automotive and technology sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thomas Widmer exhibited an unparalleled understanding of intellectual property, Swiss law and a keen ability to navigate the complexities of the arbitration process."
"Thomas Widmer exhibited an unparalleled understanding of intellectual property, Swiss law and a keen ability to navigate the complexities of the arbitration process."
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