Simon Holzer

Patents and Life Sciences | Trademarks, Design & Advertising | Arbitration and Litigation

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.

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)