Dr Stefan Kohler > VISCHER > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Stefan Kohler and Lorenz Ehrler jointly spearhead VISCHER‘s ‘proactive and client-oriented’ intellectual property practice, which possesses significant experience in undertaking patent and trade mark litigation. Kohler is well-versed in the pharma, biotech and medical tech sectors, handling a diverse range of issues from technology transfer and licensing to R&D co-operations, while Ehrler contributes his expertise in brand protection and trade mark matters to the practice. Rolf Auf Der Maur is particularly prominent in the media sector, being regularly entrusted by clients to assist with copyright and trade mark issues.

VISCHER‘s public sector and regulatory team, which is led by Stefan Rechsteiner, has a particular focus on the energy and healthcare industries. The team provides comprehensive service to clients, including regulatory and strategic advice, as well as support in contentious matters. Rechsteiner is ‘highly skilled’ in advising companies active in regulated markets, and regularly represents clients before administrative courts and regulators. Michael Waldner, who leads the healthcare team, is highly active on behalf of hospitals and other groups active in the healthcare sector. IP expert Stefan Kohler and antitrust specialist Klaus Neff support the team.

The ‘highly skilled‘ team at VISCHER acts for a diverse client base of medtech, digital health, and pharma companies in matters concerning the market launch of products, off-label use, and cross-border IVF related issues. Stefan Kohler and Matthias Staehelin jointly lead the team from Zurich and Basel respectively. Staehelin is an expert in transactional matters within the life sciences sector, frequently advising on seed and series financings, M&A, and royalty purchase agreements. Kohler advises both Swiss and overseas corporates on technology transfers and R&D agreements, all whilst acting as an associate judge in the Swiss Federal Patent Court. Christian Wyss is known for handling a broad range of issues, including partnering deals and fundraisings, regularly assisting investors, start-ups, and license terms.