‘Excellent know-how of local and international law. Answers brought to the point for a quick and good decision.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that is supporting us on all our IP and licensing matters. We deal with strategic partners on a global scale and the IP team at Homburger does an excellent job in supporting us on all matters very thoroughly. What I do appreciate is them also openly pointing out the ends of the spectrum on which they can support us and have recommended once or twice to bring in additional expertise where needed.’

‘Stand-out partner is Georg Rauber.’

‘Lenz & Staehelin’s IP team is one of the leading teams in Switzerland. They are highly professional and knowledgeable. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Jürg Simon is one of the outstanding trade mark practitioners in Switzerland with top experience and expertise. He’s the person to turn to especially for demanding and sophisticated cases.’

‘Outstanding legal expertise.’

‘We work almost exclusively with Lara Dorigo. In addition to her well-known outstanding legal skills, Lara Dorigo is also distinguished by her amazing ability to reliably assess the strengths and weaknesses of the litigants. Lara Dorigo has also impressively demonstrated that even during a lockdown she is willing and able to go the extra mile for her mandates.’

‘Their work is excellent and the team and their work was highly regarded by the attorneys working on the related cases pending in other jurisdictions.’

‘Thierry Calame and Lara Dorigo were extremely knowledgeable about all the aspects of the law, and they engaged and worked well with subject matter experts and worked very well with me and other members of my company. They provided me with excellent advice, and gave advanced and detailed instructions. They also worked extremely well with the other legal teams handling the related matters in other countries, which was very important due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of the case. In fact, some of the members of the other legal teams told me how impressed they were by them. I can’t praise them highly enough.’

‘The team are an experienced pharma litigation team unique amongst their peers in that they only do innovator work.’

‘Michael Ritscher is highly experienced and knows everybody in the industry – other European litigators and a whole host of judges. He is easy to work with and works well with teams from other jurisdictions. Kilian Schärli is an up and coming young partner starting to make his mark on the team. Ulrike Ciesla is an extremely experienced patent attorney and a joy to work with. Her experience and technical know-how really adds another layer to the team.’

‘A team of competent and friendly professionals.’

‘They have excellent experience which enables them to deal with the trickiest of issues.’

‘Guillaume Fournier is a top-notch trade mark litigator. He has superb knowledge of the law and is very client focused with his turnaround times.’

‘They always send a concise assessment with clear advice rather than just listing all the options or theoretical legal opinions. They have a pragmatic commercial approach.’

‘Peter Schramm is an excellent lawyer. He advises and litigates in complex IP matters, in particular also cross border. Able to give very clear and short advice on complex trade mark / design and unfair competition matters.’

‘Simon Holzer is an excellent lawyer for complex litigation and contract matters. Able to give very well thought out, pragmatic and focused advice on complex patent / trade mark / geographical indications matters.’

‘Excellent reputation, known for expertise in all matters related to intellectual property, not just from a perspective of boardroom advice and litigation, but also the complex field of IP arbitration.’

‘We worked with Philipp Groz, whom I selected based on his reputation of being an expert in intellectual property and arbitration. The matter involved complex questions of contractual and tort liability in a cross-border case, but based on Swiss law. Philipp Groz delivered in perfect form the clear answers to the questions sought.’

‘Terrific resource for domestic and international issues.’

‘Extremely competent and knowledgeable.’

‘Philipp Groz and Lorenza Ferrari are good and experienced lawyers. Among the large law firms in Switzerland, this is certainly a recommended intellectual property law team, in particular for IP related arbitration cases.’

‘Philipp Groz is particularly experienced in intellectual property related arbitration and litigation. Lorenza Ferrari has a lot of experience in the life sciences sector.’

‘The IP team, especially in the area of pharmaceuticals, is outstanding in view of the broad competence combining experience in IP and pharmaceuticals law. In a very competent and complete manner, the team elaborates different possibilities and recommendations for clients to proceed.’

‘Markus Frick has expertise and experience in IP matters. He quickly analyses the facts and provides recommendations. He is one of the most experienced patent lawyers in Switzerland.’

‘They offer very good and sound legal advice as well as offering practical recommendations on options to resolve IP disputes. They are very responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘I have worked with Markus Frick on various IP disputes over the years and have found his advice to be legally sound and also pragmatic. He is sensitive to the commercial concerns/sensitivities of our clients and would work out a legal strategy that takes into account the legal strengths and weaknesses and the commercial concerns of clients. Not every lawyer that we work with is willing or able to do that and hence, he is my lawyer of choice when our clients require IP advice in Switzerland, particularly in IP disputes.’

‘We can be very demanding of local counsel and Walder Wyss has always stood up to the challenge. They have always been very attentive to us and our client’s needs and they communicate every part of the proceeding with us so that there are no surprises, even when it comes to billing. They can be very transparent which we appreciate from local counsel.’

‘Markus Frick consistently provides great work. He has been very attentive to our clients needs and is very communicative throughout the whole opposition, whichever project we include him on.’

‘A very strong patent litigation practice. They also dig into technical details, which is very helpful in particular for patent invalidation cases. International experience and capabilities, also due the fact that it is the Swiss member of the global practice group.’

‘Markus Frick is the head of the team with international experience and international working style.’

‘Working with Bär & Karrer was very easy and productive. The team is very responsive and approachable. Discussions are productive and fruitful.’

‘Wide team, well connected, open to get additional help from outside counsels.’

‘Markus Wang is a pragmatic, business-oriented counsel, that impresses with a calm and stable handling of complex cases. General education which leads to broad perspective on IP cases while keeping market reality in mind.’

‘Very good strategic consulting, very hands on and responsive.’

‘Markus Wang is focused on the essentials and is very nice to work with. His work is very accurate and he has a good sense for the best strategy in patent litigation and infringement proceedings.’

‘The intellectual property practice at BianchiSchwald is composed of exceptionally skilled lawyers who are unparalleled experts in all dimensions of intellectual property law: from patent to trade mark and design to copyright law. Where the team really stands out is their truly global outreach. Although based in Switzerland, BianchiSchwald lawyers can handle IP-related matters (including arbitration disputes) in various jurisdictions.’

‘I’d like to commend Christoph Gasser, head of the intellectual property practice. He is a renowned subject matter expert in IP and information technology law. I find his IP expertise impressive, especially when combined with his practical know-how gained at the Swiss Federal Patent Court as well as the Swiss Patent Bar. Christoph Gasser has a business-driven approach and is always able to come up with pragmatic solutions. He is approachable and responsive, which makes collaborating with him an exciting experience.’

‘BianchiSchwald has qualified and experienced attorneys and specialists who provide a full-service legal practice in Switzerland. It is well-positioned to deliver outstanding legal advice at local, national and international levels.’

‘I would recommend Christoph Gasser who is super efficient, responsive and very knowledgeable and experienced. It is a great pleasure working with him and I can rely on him to look after our trade mark cases.’

‘We have been working with BianchiSchwald for years and I consider that their services provided are with the highest quality, giving complete and specific opinions. I would like to remark on the exceptional dedication and commitment that the firm has to their clients and how well prepared their members are to deal with their client.’

‘I would like to highlight Christoph Gasser. He is an expert in the intellectual property field, particularly in trade marks. As a long-time colleague, he is always available and committed to seeking the best interest of our clients. He is well-known in the IP world for his remarkable work and experience.’

‘Great knowledge and expertise in this field of law. The fact that they manage and take care of such number of relevant clients is clearly a significant clue that they are a perfect match to in-house peers. We have received a number of positive recommendations to use this practice.’

‘Clearly Christopher Gasser is the firm’s best asset. His combination of lawyer and partner of the firm together with having been a patent judge is a perfect match, as his knowledge and legal approach are always an advantage when litigating and approaching conflicts.’

‘Nicolas Birkhäuser took up our concerns competently and quickly, asked questions and promptly, reliably and competently dealt with the issue!’

‘I had direct contact with Nicolas Birkhäuser. There are people where it just fits and Nicolas Birkhäuser is one such person!’

‘We’ve been working with NKF for years, and they’ve always made us feel like their most important clients, despite us being one of many. They know our clients’ business, which allows them to assist in making the right decisions in Switzerland.’

‘Nicolas Birkhäuser and his team have a solid understanding of our clients’ offerings, (which they’ve mastered in their own time). This is instrumental in efficient intellectual property prosecution, and helps to avoid costly mistakes and omissions. I always trust that my work is in good hands when this team is involved.’

‘I work with the firm on trade mark clearance and prosecution. I particularly appreciate their advice on what may be available for use on a commercial basis, not just based on the state of the register. That proves to me that they took the time to fully understands our business. They are always available.’

‘The only partner I work with directly is Nicolas Birkhäuser. His attention to my requests for services are handled promptly. He responds to my emails directly. Although he may delegate the initial work to junior associates when it is more cost-effective to do so, I am confident he is overseeing the work and treats me like he would a client with a much larger trade mark portfolio with the firm.’

‘Janine Reudt-Demont’s recent move to Niederer Kraft Frey is a valuable addition to the firm’s capabilities. Janine Reudt-Demont is still young, but she is experienced, very proactive and efficient. Today, Niederer Kraft Frey is a big name in M&A and IT and Janine’s arrival will boost the firm’s IP and life sciences positioning.’

‘Knowledgeable and strategic.’

‘Pestalozzi offers a high level of advice and is good to refer to SME’s or innovative companies or research organisations- We work with them on IP, IT data privacy and contractual work. They have the capacity to work in an international context.’

‘Michèle Burnier has great experience and expertise in trade mark matters. She quickly understood our needs, individualised the problems to be solved and their respective urgency, and gave us sound advice which has been very useful when put into practice. She is very results-oriented.’

‘Michèle Burnier is very responsive and she gave us quick responses when needed.’

‘We worked with VISCHER on an IP related civil and criminal case. Their work was instrumental in the conduct of the case.’

‘Stefan Kohler provided outstanding legal advice to our clients.’

‘Our interaction with the Vischer’s team is great. They do not only provide very precise legal advice on different matters but based on the long-standing experience in working with start-up companies and biotech, the team offers invaluable support for strategic decisions and corporate development.’

‘The Vischer team is a perfect partner for sustainable and successful corporate development. They offer a rounded set of services that is custom-tailored and it is complemented with an in-depth knowledge of the start-up/biotech ecosystem. This makes this firm a top choice for us.’

‘Anne-Virginie La Spada is very skilled and quite good at handling litigation cases. She is very intelligent and a quick learner and she will process her knowledge into a legal context quickly and accurately. In addition, Anne-Virginie La Spada is very experienced in the Swiss Legal system and litigation. I would always recommend Anne-Virginie La Spada to other clients or colleagues should they encounter a similar case.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge in trade mark and design matters, always sound advice and rapid solution-oriented handling of the matter. Delegation of case work to other attorneys of the firm only as far as the case requires. The attorney who is best acquainted with the legal subject takes on the case. This combination is rare.’

‘The key strength that this firm has is their capacity at getting straight to the point and acting swiftly.’

‘Reactivity, very smart and a capacity to get to the point. Zero pontificating, which is a common trait in many legal houses.’

‘House Attorney is a still a newly created law firm but has already shown potential in the Swiss market. It has a modern approach to legal services in a traditional market. Agile, flexible in term of fees and sharp on legal opinion.’

‘Frédéric Serra is definitely hands on and has a real sense of business.’

‘High level of knowledge in the fields of intellectual property, copyrights, image rights for music and technology industry, company laws and estates.’

‘Very pragmatic advice and ability to be very proactive in managing a case and trying, at the same time, to limit the legal fees.’

‘We worked with Thomas Widmer who has wide experience in intellectual property. He found very smart solutions in managing a case and trying to avoid any unnecessary legal expenses. He also managed a case perfectly with a potential high media exposure in order to limit any risks.’

‘Very good firm with excellent legal skills. Can highly recommend.’

‘Thomas Widmer is an outstanding legal professional with excellent legal skills and understanding of the client.’

‘Lalive is one of the most prominent law firms in Switzerland and their capabilities confirm the high prestige and reputation they enjoy.’

‘Thomas Widmer has exhibited very analytical thinking in dealing with certain complex issues of IP law on software licensing.’

‘The team is very responsive and reliable.’

‘The colleagues we had the pleasure to work with have a very good knowledge of intellectual property matters and excellent problem solving skills.’

‘Mathis Berger knows the subject and has the experience to give practical advice. The team is responsive and communicates clearly and concisely.’

‘Mathis Berger is a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and with the ability to simplify the most complex issues. Also very practical and user friendly.’

‘Mathis Berger and his team are handling several trade mark matters, mostly prosecution, with a high level of diligence and at reasonable costs. Always available and proactive. I like to work with them for small to medium sized clients.’