Lara Dorigo
PestalozziNoted for its ‘great client service’, Pestalozzi continues to broaden its IP horizons across the areas of life sciences, luxury goods and media, demonstrating considerable capabilities in relation to branding strategies, tech transfer agreements and a broad range of contentious issues. Lara Dorigo, who leads the department, is especially knowledgeable on the pharma, biologics and medtech patent litigation front; she is well regarded for her ’dedication and client-focused approach’. Michèle Burnier possesses a strong grounding in trade mark issues.
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‘Great client service and thorough, considered advice. I have always found them to be very responsive and on top of legal developments.’
‘Lara Dorigo and Michèle Burnier are both highly effective partners. Easy to work with and quick to understand the client's needs and goals. I would not hesitate to recommend them.’
‘I enjoyed the collaborative approach in which different options were discussed. We found the solution-oriented approach, which focuses on where compromises are necessary and possible and where no compromises should be made, to be very sensible and helpful in the decision-making process.’
‘Lara Dorigo takes time to listen to your concerns and needs so that she can incorporate them into the solution. We greatly appreciate the expertise of the Pestalozzi trademark team.’
‘Michèle Burnier gives us sound advice. She has a very good network internationally, with reliable correspondent lawyers.’
‘Nice team, very experienced, and willing to think outside the box. Open to different technologies.’
‘Lara Dorigo is a pleasure to collaborate with. Her extensive expertise, coupled with her dedication and client-focused approach, have consistently resulted in successful outcomes. Working with her not only ensures top-tier legal services but also an enriching professional experience.'
‘Excellent knowledge of local law and practice.’
Key clients
- Advance Magazine
- CH Media
- Coca-Cola
- Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG
- ITV
- Johnson & Johnson group of companies
- Karin Herzog
- Lanxess Deutschland GmbH
- Leclanché
- LYNX BV
- McDonald's
- MGI Tech Co., Ltd.
- MKS PAMP
- Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA
- PIA Corporation
- Sky International AG
- Stoneweg
- STS Systemtechnik Schaenis GmbH
- Terre des Hommes
- Ultramarine
- Weetabix Limited
- Zentiva Group, a.s.
- ZimmerBiomet
- Zoll Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Zentiva Group / Helvepharm in patent litigation proceedings regarding the launch of a rivaroxaban generic in Switzerland.
- Advised LeadXpro with respect to a major out-licensing deal.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
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Lara Dorigo