FACTSHEET
Intellectual Property
Protecting Your Competitive Edge
SWISS LAW FIRM
OF THE YEAR 2016
Who’s Who Legal
«–––Highly esteemed for its handling of contentious
IP matters, acting on both litigation and international
arbitrations. Also strong on the consultancy side.–––»
The Practice
Group
Chambers Europe
Our Intellectual Property Group is composed of lawyers
>C
onsumer and luxury goods;
specializing both in IP and in litigation/arbitration. As a
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ilm and entertainment;
result, we offer our clients representation at the highest
>R
estaurant and hotel franchising;
level in IP disputes, which often involve complex procedural
>T
elecommunication and digital network providers;
issues in multiple jurisdictions.
> Automotive and mechanical industry.
Expertise
Deals and Cases
We represent clients in litigation and arbitration
>R
epresentation of MerckSerono against a major U.S.
proceedings that involve:
>T
he validity and infringement of trademarks, patents,
copyrights and designs;
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atters relating to know-how protection, unfair
competition, or domain names;
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isputes arising out of licensing, R&D, technology
transfer, franchising and distribution agreements.
pharmaceutical group in a high-profile arbitration
(2 billion USD) arising out of a patent license agreement.
>R
epresentation of major pharmaceutical companies in
patent disputes before the Swiss Federal Patent Court.
> C ounsel to Google in several trademark and domain name
disputes.
>L
egal advisor to Philip Morris in intellectual property
matters.
We also assist clients in the following areas:
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dvising on intellectual property issues and strategies;
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dvice to Nestlé on a regular basis on R&D and clinical
trial agreements, as well as regulatory aspects.
>D
rafting and negotiating licensing, R&D, technology
transfer, MTA, franchising and distribution agreements;
>C
onducting IP due diligence and drafting IP transfer
agreements;
>A
dvising in the fields of media, sponsoring and
advertising law;
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dvising in the fields of life sciences and health law.
Recognitions
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hambers Europe
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egal 500
> I AM 1000 The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners
>W
TR 1000 The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
>W
ho’s Who Legal
> I P Stars Handbook
We have significant expertise in the following industry
sectors:
> Pharmaceutical products and medical devices;
> Biotechnology;
> Internet;
> Electronics;
> Winner of Client Choice Awards 2016: Intellectual Property /
Trademarks (Switzerland)
Your Key
Contacts
Andrea Mondini, LL.M.
Partner Zurich
Head of Practice Group
IP/ICT
Philipp Groz, LL.M.
Partner Zurich
IP/ICT
Roland Mathys, LL.M. (LSE)
Partner Zurich
ICT/IP
«–––can be recommended in a heartbeat–––»
IAM Patent 1000
At a
Glance
Schellenberg Wittmer’s Intellectual Property Group features
Our team pursues a practical, results-oriented approach.
specialists with extensive experience in representing clients
We strive to provide our clients with timely, clear, concise
in litigation and arbitration proceedings in the IP field, and
advice and to achieve their objectives efficiently and cost-
in advising on licensing and R&D contracts and other
effectively.
commercial transactions involving IP rights.
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is a leading Swiss business law firm with:
> Over 140 highly skilled lawyers providing in-depth expertise to you;
> Offices in Zurich and Geneva covering all of Switzerland;
> An office in Singapore as a gateway to and from the Asia-Pacific region;
> A client base of domestic and international companies and high-net-worth individuals;
> A full range of services, from focused advice to project management.
Who’s Who Legal Swiss Law Firm of the Year 2015 and 2016
Chambers Europe Swiss Law Firm of the Year 2014
SCHELLENBERG WITTMER LTD / Attorneys at Law
Z U R I C H / Löwenstrasse 19 / P. O. Box 2201 / 8021 Zurich / Switzerland / T +41 44 215 5252
G E N E V A / 15bis, rue des Alpes / P. O. Box 2088 / 1211 Geneva 1 / Switzerland / T +41 22 707 8000
S I N G A P O R E / Schellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd / 6 Battery Road, #37-02 / Singapore 049909 / T +65 6580 2240 / www.swlegal.sg
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