Walder Wyss Ltd. fields an IP practice known for its breadth across trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and unfair competition, and for its aptitude in handling sophisticated disputes and advisory work. The team is jointly led by Roger Staub, noted for his proficiency in IP disputes, brand strategy and cross-border enforcement, and Markus Frick, who covers patent and technology matters, licensing, and litigation. A key figure within the practice, Sylvia Anthamatten plays a central role across trade mark strategy, prosecution, and contentious proceedings. Alain Alberini, who joined the firm from sigma legal in September 2024, contributes additional expertise across copyright, design, branding and media-related work.
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Partner
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Roger Staub is a Partner in the Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Competition Team. He represents national and international companies from various industries, such as luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, food, financial services, fashion, medical devices and media. He specialises in litigating complex cases before state courts and arbitration tribunals. In addition, he advises clients in negotiating IP and technology-related contracts and in developing IP strategies. He also works as an arbitrator in international arbitration tribunals.
Before joining Walder Wyss, he was a partner in a legal firm in Zurich and employed in a London legal firm. He is the author of various publications, in particular the co-editor of a commentary on design law and co-author of a commentary on trademark protection law.
Languages
Roger Staub's working languages are German, English, Spanish and French.
Memberships
Roger Staub is an active member in various organisations in the field of intellectual property. In past years he has been both a committee chairperson and a member of the Global Europe Advisory Council in the International Trademark Administration (INTA).
Education
After studying law at the universities of Munich and Zurich (licentiate degree, 1992), Roger Staub became a member of the bar in Zurich in 1995 and received his doctorate at the University of Zurich in 2000 with a dissertation on copyright contract law.
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Testimonials
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‘The attorneys at Walder Wyss are very professional and responsive. Their opinions are thorough and they have shown solid knowledge of Swiss trade mark law and practice.’
‘Markus Frick is distinguished by his consistent professionalism, which is evident at every stage of case handling. His dedication, depth of expertise and client-oriented approach make him a valued partner in our daily practice.’
'Walder Wyss is a fantastic choice for all IP cases in Switzerland, irrespective if you want to fight for the registration of a mark or enforce IP rights against infringers. They deliver great results due to the smart team!'
'I have known Roger Staub for about 13 years now and he still is my favourite counsel for all IP matters in Switzerland. Great person and also very knowledgeable, always able to find creative solutions to clients' problems.'
'Markus Frick is distinguished by his consistent professionalism, which is evident throughout every stage of case handling. Markus provides us with comprehensive and forward-thinking advice, always focused on identifying the best possible solution for the client. His dedication, depth of expertise and client-oriented approach make him a particularly valued partner in our daily practice.'
Key clients
- ABB Ltd. Actial Farmaceutica Srl Amazon Amazon Web Services Apple TV Argus Data Insights AT&T Bystronic Deutsche Börse/Qontigo Easygroup FIBEP Swiss Chapter Giorgio Armani SpA Hapimag AG Hitachi/ABB Power Grids Inventio AG Jemie B.V. Jogne Invest Ltd. Kendris Lastminute.com Group Merck KGaA Microsoft Migros MindMaze Group Ltd. Morach-Technik AG Nestlé Ortovox OTTO’S AG Pret A Manger Relio AG Richemont Rocket Film Productions Servisa Sammelstiftungen Snap, Inc. Storck The Association of the Swiss Gas Industry The Watch Library Foundation TX Group Vertex Pharmaceuticals 2EM car sharing Sàrl
Work highlights
Advised Handpan Community United and associated handpan makers and sellers in litigation against PANArt AG concerning copyright claims over handpan instruments in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.