Mr Christoph Gasser > BianchiSchwald LLC > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
BianchiSchwald LLC Offices
ST. ANNAGASSE 9
P.O. BOX 1162
8021 ZURICH
Switzerland
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Mr Christoph Gasser
Work Department
Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Media and Data Protection, Litigation and Arbitration, Competition
Position
Christoph Gasser (Dr. iur. (Bern); LLM (Michigan)) is a partner and the head of the firm’s IP/TMT department. His long-standing practice includes advice and litigation in all areas of intellectual property and information technology law as well as trademark and design prosecution. Christoph Gasser is the executive secretary of the Swiss IP association INGRES (Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz). He also serves as an adjunct judge at the Swiss Federal Patent Court, a court expert, and an expert examiner for the Swiss Patent Bar examination. Moreover, he is a frequent conference speaker and has written substantial publications on intellectual property law.
Career
- Since 2017 : Partner at BianchiSchwald
- Since 2011 : Adjunct judge at the Swiss Federal Patent Court
- Since 2011 : Expert examiner at the Swiss Patent Bar examination
- Since 2011 : Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property for classes preparing the Swiss Patent Bar examination, Bern
- 2010-2011 : INTA Bulletin Co-Chait (Sub-Committee Law & Practice: Europe & Central)
- Since 2007 : Executive secretary of INGRES (Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz; Swiss IP Association)
- Since 2007 : Co-organizer of “INTA Round Tables” for Switzerland
- 2004-2016 : Partner at Staiger, Schwald & Partner
- 2000-2010 : Lecturer at the program “Master of Advanced Studies in Intellectual Property” of the ETH Zurich
- 1999-2003 : Lecturer at the LL.M. program of the University of Zurich
- 1999-2004 : Associate at Lenz & Staehelin, Zurich
- 1998 : Associate at Pennie & Edmonds LLP, New York
- 1997-1998 : University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, LL.M.
- 1997 : Doctor iuris summa cum laude, University of Bern
- 1996 : Legal counsel at Swatch Group, Bienne
- 1994-1996 : Research assistant at the Institute for Business Law, University of Bern
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
- INTA (International Trademark Association)
- ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association)
- LES (Licensing Executives Society)
- AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)
- INGRES (Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz; Swiss IP Association)
- VSP (Association of Swiss Patent and Trademark Attorneys)
- SF/FS (Swiss Forum for Communication Law)
- Zurich Bar Association
- Swiss Bar Association
- ASA (Swiss Arbitration Association)
Education
- 1994 : Admitted to the Bern Bar, authorized to practice as an attorney-at-law all over Switzerland
- 1991-1992 : Junior associate at Jolidon Krneta Gullotti Hirt Riva, Bern
- 1991 : Law clerk at the District Court of Burgdorf
- 1987-1994 : University of Bern, Law School
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Intellectual property
(Leading individuals)‘A fantastic IP department with full client focus’, BianchiSchwald LLC frequently handles matters pertaining to the enforcement of trade marks, copyright and domain name issues, among others, with an established presence across a diverse array of industries, including mechanical, pharma and telecoms, as well as social media and advertising fields. ‘Outstanding’ and ‘extremely professional’ Christoph Gasser helms the practice with his notable knowledge of trade mark prosecution arising from medical devices, railway and fashion sectors, to name a few. Thierry Burnens is another key contact in the practice, contributing his considerable expertise in digital economy related matters.
Switzerland > TMT
BianchiSchwald LLC‘s team covers a broad range of TMT services including advising clients on the legal implications of AI, cloud computing, electrification of vehicles, and the Internet of Things, e-commerce, and IT contracts. The team is headed by Christoph Gasser whose long-standing practice includes advice and litigation in all areas of intellectual property and information technology law as well as trade mark and design prosecution. Thierry Burnens has broad knowledge on issues relating to licensing, e-commerce, and social media.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Switzerland > Intellectual property
- Intellectual property Switzerland
- TMT Switzerland