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Intellectual property

MLL Legal

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Possessing a ‘profound knowledge of IP law’, MLL Legal’s IP offering encompasses the full scope of litigation, arbitration and strategic advice within the sphere of IP. While esteemed for its considerable expertise in patent litigation and counterfeit cases, the team is also noted for its operations in precedent-setting blockchain matters. Michael Ritscher, Simon Holzer and Peter Schramm spearhead the IP practice, with Holzer thriving in complex patent litigation and transactional work and Schramm being an established presence within the trade mark and design world. Louisa Galbraith is also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘High level of expertise in providing clear, precise, and where possible, concise advice.'

  • 'Efficient and available team, always very responsive.'

  • ‘Brilliant and always accessible. Very high level of expertise in copyright - including international law - and trade mark law.

  • 'Always a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Very broad-based team with expertise in all IP matters.'

  • ‘Wide range of experience, very good communication skills.'

  • ‘The competence and profound knowledge of IP law, combined with experience in the legal matters, is exceptional.’

  • ‘Personal contact, support and solution orientation.’

Key clients

  • Adecco Group AG
  • AstraZeneca
  • Axapharm
  • Bayer Intellectual Property AG, Bayer Pharma AG, Bayer (Schweiz) AG
  • Becton Dicinson Company
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Birkenstock
  • Bitcoin Suisse
  • Bobst
  • Calida
  • Chapter 4 "Supreme"
  • Chocolats et Cacao Favarger SA
  • CHOCOSUISSE, Association of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers
  • Coop Gruppe Genossenschaft; Coop Genossenschaft
  • Dell
  • Deutsche Telekom AG
  • ECCO Shoes
  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways
  • Expedia Inc.
  • FIFA
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • H. Lundbeck A/S (Denmark); Lundbeck Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
  • Haribo
  • Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation
  • Hilti
  • Lego
  • Levis
  • Lindt & Sprüngli
  • Major League Baseball (MLB)
  • MaKe WeBo AG
  • MCM
  • Mundipharma Medical Company
  • NIO
  • Porsche
  • Schweizerische Post (Swiss Post)
  • Swisscom (Schweiz) AG
  • Swiss Cosmetic Association (SKW)
  • Ty Inc.
  • Telegram Messenger
  • UBER Technologies Inc.

Work highlights

  • Representing Krüger in several patent disputes against the Nestlé group of companies.
  • Enforced the 3D trademarks for Lindt & Sprüngli's Golden Chocolate Bunny against copies offered by Lidl before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
  • Represented FIFA against PUMA and obtained a decision in the area of unfair competition/ambush marketing in connection with sports events before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Michael Ritscher

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Michael Ritscher is recognised as one of the most experienced and esteemed IP litigators and arbitrators in Switzerland, and beyond. Michael Ritscher heads MLL’s  IP group. He has extensive practise in advising and representing clients from a broad variety of sectors, including life sciences, luxury goods and retail. Michael Ritscher is often at the forefront of precedent-setting cases. He is a reference for companies which regularly seek his support to handle their cross-border contentious affairs involving Swiss, EU and international law. Michael Ritscher appears as an opinion leader in his field in client and peer feedback ratings.

Rising stars

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Ritscher, Simon Holzer, Peter Schramm

Other key lawyers

Guillaume Fournier, Andrea Schäffler, Kilian Schärli, Louisa Galbraith

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