The IP practice at BMG Avocats is co-headed by Sylvie Gurry-Veit, whose practice covers the full range of domestic and international IP and commercial transactions, and ‘exceptional’ Anne-Virginie La Spada, who has extensive expertise in trade mark, design, and copyright issues. The team has particular strengths in Swiss and global acquisition, exploitation and enforcement of IP of big and medium size brands, whom they advise on IP and commercial undertakings in Switzerland and internationally. The team, alongside the litigation department, represents clients involved in IP related arbitration proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘One of the key strengths of BMG Avocats is their exceptional communication skills. They have demonstrated a knack for distilling intricate legal matters into digestible summaries, enabling clients to easily follow the progress of their case, and understand the associated conditions.'
- 'This level of client-oriented service sets them apart from other firms. Their ability to simplify and clarify the complexities of IP law is a testament to their commitment to ensuring that clients are well informed and comfortable. Tech trade mark disputes is a new field and not super easy to understand for non-tech people - BMG Avocats had a deep understanding on this.’
‘Anne-Virginie La Spada was exceptional, not only because she won but also because her communication was on point, and we were kept in the loop throughout the process. Truly exceptional service and communication.’
‘The team can cover a wide range of legal issues.’
‘The quality of the advice, the proactive information flow.’
‘Excellent and proactive in managing our trademark portfolio. They help in problem solving and are very supportive with our goals.’
‘The team are approachable, follow up regularly on outstanding issues and pleasant to work with. The team are very helpful with a positive attitude.’
Work highlights
- Assisting a major player in food & beverage industry in two parallel arbitration proceedings regarding alleged breaches of trade mark licensing agreements, for a total value in dispute exceeding CHF200m.
- Assisted a major player in the watch industry with a design and unfair competition dispute (with cross-border implications) involving a competitor.
- Assisted a major player in the sports industry in a procedure before a self-regulatory organization in the field of advertising, concerning environmental claims (with cross-border implications).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sylvie Gurry-Veit, Anne-Virginie La Spada