Dr Simon Holzer > MLL Legal > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
MLL Legal Offices
SCHIFFBAUSTRASSE 2
POSTFACH
8031 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Dr Simon Holzer
Work Department
Patents and Life Sciences | Trademarks, Design & Advertising | Arbitration and Litigation
Position
Simon Holzer heads the firm’s Patent and Life Sciences team. He has extensive experience in all areas of IP law, with a focus on patents, trademarks and geographical indications. He has substantial experience in a wide range of industries and technologies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, telecommunications, software and foodstuffs. Simon Holzer is also a trusted advisor in pharmaceutical regulatory law. He represents and advises clients in litigation, IP-related arbitration as well as contractual matters concerning in particular technology transfer, licensing and distribution. In 2010 the Swiss parliament appointed Simon Holzer as part-time judge of the Federal Patent Court.
Career
Partner with MLL and head of Patent and Life Science Practice Group (since 2012), Foreign Associate with Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago (2008–2009), Associate with MLL (2005–2011), Admitted to the bar in Switzerland (2005), Freelance associate with a Swiss law firm in Berne (2000–2004), Law Clerk in the judiciary of the Canton of Berne (2000–2001)
Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW), Licensing Executives Society (LES), International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Swiss Institute for IP rights (INGRES), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV), IP practice group of Zurich Bar Association, IP practice group of Bernese Bar Association
Education
University of Berne, Dr. iur. (2004), Research scholarship from the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property, Competition and Tax Law (2002–2003), University of Berne, lic. iur. (1998)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Competition
Focusing on high-tech, innovative and regulated sectors, MLL Legal excels in the field of distribution law, operating for clients across vertical agreements and questions relating to dominance. ‘Extremely dedicated’ Renato Bucher and Hubert Orso Gilliéron, who is praised for his ‘extensive knowledge’ and being ‘quick on his feet’, jointly helm the practice. Simon Holzer is adept at handling mandates that incorporate aspects of competition and IP issues.
Switzerland > Intellectual property
(Leading individuals)Possessing a ‘profound knowledge of IP law’, MLL Legal’s IP offering encompasses the full scope of litigation, arbitration and strategic advice within the sphere of IP. While esteemed for its considerable expertise in patent litigation and counterfeit cases, the team is also noted for its operations in precedent-setting blockchain matters. Michael Ritscher, Simon Holzer and Peter Schramm spearhead the IP practice, with Holzer thriving in complex patent litigation and transactional work and Schramm being an established presence within the trade mark and design world. Louisa Galbraith is also recommended.
Switzerland > Public law
MLL Legal’s practice group has extensive experience in the production and distribution of a range of regulated products, including pharmaceuticals, medical products, tobacco and cosmetics. The team regularly advises and represents clients on all public procurement matters. The team is co-headed by Simon Holzer, who has extensive expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, and Michael Reinle, who advises clients in the software, IT, and telecoms industries. Kilian Schärli has a special focus on blockchain pharmaceutical use cases and transactions in the life sciences sector. Daniel Donauer, who was promoted to senior associate in 2023, has expertise in the implementation and regulation of cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco and therapeutic products.
Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
(Leading individuals)Jointly led by Nicola Benz and the ‘very smart, very strategic‘ Simon Holzer, the Zurich based team at MLL Legal acts for universities and pharma companies in matters involving the drafting and negotiation of clinical trial and cooperation agreements, pricing disputes, and the use of blockchain within a pharma context. Benz primarily advises technology companies, investors, and suppliers on outsourcing and collaboration related issues within the life sciences sector. IP litigator Holzer is well known for his broad expertise in matters involving FRAND cases and standard essential patents, with the pharma industry being his key area of focus. Ulrike Ciesla has vast experience in handling patent prosecution and appeal proceedings, while Louisa Galbraith is well versed in mandates concerning unfair competition and trade marks.
Lawyer Rankings
- Intellectual property Switzerland
- Leading individuals Switzerland > Intellectual property
- Leading individuals Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
- Healthcare and life sciences Switzerland
- Public law Switzerland
- Competition Switzerland
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Geneva
- Banking and finance: Zurich
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Private client
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Public law
- Sports law
- Tax
- Transport
- Competition
- Dispute resolution: arbitration