Boutique firm Zürcher IP utilises the experience of its team to advise global brands including Chanel, Riot Games and Sony Pictures Television on the safeguarding and management of their international intellectual property portfolios. The group’s active client roster spans the hospitality, video games, automotive, entertainment, banking, pharmaceuticals and tech sectors. The practice assists with matters ranging from sanitary registrations, anti-counterfeiting actions and antitrust issues and franchising to consumer protection and advertising, data protection and high-stakes IP litigation. The team is co-led by senior partner Harry Zürcher, Edgar Zürcher and Marco López, who brings expertise to IP disputes, transactional matters and brand enforcement. Another key figure is senior attorney Kristel Faith, who employs experience in cross-border coordination.
Testimonials
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‘We are impressed by their ability to carry out IP case management in terms of registration, maintenance, defence, and enforcement. Due to the breadth of their professional practice, they have the ability to handle a wide spectrum of matters. They have a strong team, show great precision and care in their communications and reporting, and have moved into the more modern aspects of the profession, including AI and privacy.’
‘Marco López is a solid practitioner who is knowledgeable in all aspects of IP, as well as related topics such as privacy and personal data protection. He handles IP issues from the simple to the most sophisticated with confidence and clarity. The Zürcher IP team gives us a sense of security, as well as collaboration and rigour in its professional work. Definitely recommended.’
Key clients
- Pisa Agropecuaria
- Odontoser
Work highlights
- Assisted Quanta Associates with the management and protection of its patent portfolio.
- Assisting Essity on with the management, prosecution, and maintenance of its trade mark portfolio, as well as legal advice on advertising law, consumer protection, and image rights.