Intellectual property

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

With a strong presence at the forefront of a variety of fields, including consumer goods, media and cosmetics, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s multifaceted strengths range from the litigation of IP rights in relation to the counterfeiting of branded products to the management of IP portfolios and R&D. The team is praised by clients for its ’high-quality work, creative solutions, and excellent client service’. Steering the practice is Philipp Groz, who is especially knowledgeable in handling litigation and arbitration for multinational clients. Another key name to note in the practice is ‘outstanding’ and ’great communicator’ Lorenza Ferrari Hofer, who is well versed in patent and trade mark infringement and injunction proceedings. Adrienne Henneman is also recommended. Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald joined the team from Sigma Legal in September 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘The team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work, creative solutions, and excellent client service.'
'A network of trusted and reliable partners, who enable the team to handle IP matters efficiently and effectively.’
‘I have had the privilege of working with Lorenza Ferrari Hofer. She is one of the most trusted correspondents of my network for Swiss territory. She is an outstanding lawyer, with a wealth of expertise and experience for the IP practice. She always delivers high-quality work, with clear analysis, sound advice, and practical solutions.'
'Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is also a great communicator, who listens attentively, responds promptly, and explains complex legal issues in a way that is easy to understand also for foreign clients. She always maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with our firm, and always behaves with professionalism and reliability. It is a pleasure to work with her. ’

Key clients

Addlife AB
BASF
Bayer AG
Cristanini
Hetronic International
Holcim
Infijov
ITOCHU Corporation
Iveric Bio
Johnson & Johnson group of companies (incl. Janssen)
Locarno Film Festival
Philip Morris International
Porsche
Samsung
Santhera Pharmaceuticals
SIX Group
Standard Chartered
Tetra Pack
UBS
Volkswagen
The Walt Disney Company
Zimmer Biomet
ZimVie
BioNTech
Ty Inc.
Novartis

Work highlights

Advised Santhera Pharmaceuticals regarding an exclusive license agreement for the Greater China Region with Sperogenix Therapeutics, a China-based company specialising in orphan diseases.
Represented a manufacturer of projectors, distributing its products under a most renewed brand, with distribution activities worldwide against a US patent troll alleging the infringement of patents broadly related to controlling “display devices” with a mobile device to download or view a video.
Represented Ty Inc., a toy manufacturer, in a trade mark and unfair competition litigation against a former distributor, having won the case in the first instance and representing the client in appeal proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.