Accomplished in a broad array of industries that includes life sciences, beverages and cosmetics, Pestalozzi‘s expansive practice encompasses the enforcement of IP rights, technology transfer agreements and portfolio management, alongside a host of other issues. The team is noted for being ’adept at understanding client needs and delivering targeted solutions that exceed expectations’. ‘Exceptional’ and ’client driven’ practice head Lara Dorigo is well regarded for her skills in advising clients on pharma, biologics and med tech patent litigation. IP arbitration expert Thomas Legler and Michèle Burnier are also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Lara Dorigo is a passionate and experienced lawyer with an excellent business understanding. Her advice is on the spot and the efficiency and cost-consciousness are outstanding.’
‘Lara Dorigo provides a great service. Thorough and reliable and not afraid to tell you the real merits of a position.’
‘Lara Dorigo is professional and client driven. She never lets me down.’
‘The team is very efficient and covers a large area in different fields of law. Collaboration with Pestalozzi is swift and very professional. Questions are answered were quickly and to the point.'
‘Lara Dorigo is an exceptional attorney with a large experience, especially in IP matters. Briefs written by her are very clear, concise and to the point. Lara is a quick thinker with bright ideas and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Timely and in-depth responses. Straight to the point. Very good platform of IP portfolio management allowing us to be informed well ahead of time.’
‘Each team member anticipates questions and addresses them clearly to avoid needless back and forth. Very reactive.’
‘My experience working with Pestalozzi has been nothing short of exceptional. Their team is not only highly skilled but also incredibly responsive, ensuring quick turnarounds without compromising on quality. They are adept at understanding client needs and delivering targeted solutions that exceed expectations. Collaboration with them is extremely pleasant, making the entire process seamless and effective.’
Key clients
- Advance Magazine
- CH Media
- Coca-Cola
- Johnson & Johnson group of companies
- Lanxess Deutschland GmbH
- Leclanché
- McDonald's
- MGI Tech Co., Ltd.
- Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA
- PIA Corporation
- STS Systemtechnik Schaenis GmbH
- Weetabix Limited
- Sky International AG
- ZimmerBiomet
- Zoll Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing various multinational pharmaceutical companies with respect to biosimilar patent disputes at the Federal Patent Court and in the pre-litigation phase.
- Represented Newron Pharmaceuticals in proceedings at the Federal Administrative Court and the Federal Supreme Court regarding the grant of an SPC for safinamide, a compound used in the treatment of the Parkinson disease.
- Advising Sky Group on their Swiss intellectual property matters, which includes, inter alia, acting as representatives of their trademark portfolio, enforcement of IP rights against third parties, legal and strategic advice.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lara Dorigo