Lenz & Staehelin‘s ’highly skilled and experienced team’ offers deep expertise across patent, trade mark, copyright and unfair competition matters. The group is led by a capable quartet comprising Thierry Calame, who stands out for his focus on complex patent disputes involving cutting-edge technologies, and Peter Ling, noted for his strength in litigation and arbitration spanning trade marks, design, licensing and selective distribution systems. The leadership team is enhanced by Jürg Simon, who brings extensive experience in global brand protection and trade mark strategy, and Sevan Antreasyan, who focuses on technology, media and commercial IP work. Barbara Abegg and Simona Baselgia add additional depth to the bench with their focus on IP and commercial litigation, representing clients before the Swiss courts.
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- 'A highly skilled and experienced team.' \n‘Clear and competent advice, with a balanced approach considering legal as well as commercial opportunities and risks.’ \n‘Technically excellent, with a perfect understanding of business needs. Clear, commercially pragmatic advice.’ \n‘Sevan Antreasyan is very quick to get to the point; he gives clear, concise advice that perfectly takes into account business needs. Technically very strong. Very responsive to the client.’ \n'Lenz & Staehelin’s IP practice stands out as one of the most sophisticated and business-oriented teams in Switzerland. They are not only excellent litigators, but also strategic advisors who understand the commercial context.' \n'Jürg Simon is a leading figure in Swiss trade mark and unfair competition law. What distinguishes him is his ability to combine profound academic knowledge with a very practical and commercial approach.' \n'Simona Baselgia represents the new generation of IP practitioners at Lenz & Staehelin. She combines in-depth knowledge of IP law with an impressive ability to manage complex projects efficiently.' \n‘I worked with Peter Ling, Thierry Calame, and Barbara Abegg on a trade mark case which went up to the Swiss Supreme Court and which was won. The advice I received from them was exceptionally proactive and strategic.’
Key clients
- Abbott
- AbbVie Inc.
- Accord
- Acino International AG
- Actavis/Mepha
- Apple Inc
- Asceneuron
- Aura Blockchain Consortium
- Bosch
- Breguet
- BPC Europe
- Cembra Money Bank
Work highlights
Represented Samsung Bioepis in patent invalidity proceedings against Janssen concerning its blockbuster drug Stelara.
Represented Emmentaler Switzerland at the Federal Administrative Court in a PDO matter concerning the modification of the traditional recipe of Emmentaler cheese by the addition of hole-forming powder.
Represented Bosch and C&E Fein in patent infringement proceedings against a competitor manufacturing and distributing saw blades that are compatible with the clients' tools.
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Practice head
Thierry Calame; Jürg Simon; Peter Ling; Sevan Antreasyan
Other key lawyers
Martin Aebi; Barbara Abegg; David Hitz; Simona Baselgia; Anne-Laure Laplace; Anna Züst; Jan Küng