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Led by general counsel and corporate secretary Urs Schwartz, the legal team support the operations of the pioneer of the iconic Swiss army knives, Victorinox. The company has produced the highest quality knives, cutlery, travel gear, watches and fragrances since its inception in 1884. Since acquiring one of its closest competitors, Wenger, Victorinox became the sole supplier of multi-purpose knives to the Swiss army and is the biggest manufacturer of pocket knives in the world. Although Victorinox is a company with a strong heritage, it is still open to product innovation. One of its recent ventures is the CheckSmart luggage Tracker, a device that helps keep track of luggage at airports. The legal team has been integral in its inception, working hard to protect the intellectual property behind the invention.