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Dr phil. nat. Ulrike Ciesla
Work Department
Patents and Life Sciences | Trademarks, Design & Advertising
Position
Ulrike Ciesla is a European Patent Attorney and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry. She has vast experience in examination, opposition and appeal proceedings before the European and German Patent Offices and has been involved in litigation proceedings relating to pharmaceutical patents in Germany and Switzerland. Ulrike now focuses on the enforcement of patents in Switzerland complementing MLL’s strong patent litigation team.
Career
MLL (since 2019), Hoffmann Eitle, Patent- u. Rechtsanwälte (1999–2019), European Patent Attorney (since 2004), German Patent Attorney (since 2004)
Languages
German, English
Memberships
The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi), German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, (GRUR), Patentanwaltskammer • Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh), Healthcare Business Women (HBA), Mentor
Education
UC Santa Barbara, Postdoc (1997–1999), University of Frankfurt, Dr. phil. nat. (summa cum laude; 1997), University of Mainz, Dipl. Chem. (1994)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
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.
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| Switzerland: Patent Litigation | November 2023 | This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Patent Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Switzerland. |
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