Lenz & Staehelin

Lenz & Staehelin is one of the leading business law firms in this jurisdiction for IP disputes and transactions. IP patent star Thierry Calame co-heads the IP practice, with support from litigation head Daniel Tunik. In patent disputes and IP transactions, Calame is supported by senior lawyers and associates from other departments, such as managing partner and M&A lawyer Guy Vermeil, who can assist with IP transactions, while counsel Martin Aebi is an experienced lawyer for arbitration work. 

2023

"They are very bright and we value their proactive advice."

"We appreciate their responsiveness, knowledge of the IP subject – locally and internationally – efficiency and clarity."

"They are responsive and authoritative."

A synopsis of activity involved a chemicals acquisition for the Heubach Group and separate university licensing agreement negotiations encompassing due diligence.  

Cases in 2021 included infringement litigation involving domain names and social media platforms for Merck and antitrust claims representations before the competition authorities.

Recent highlights include successfully representing Abbott before the Federal Supreme Court, which upheld a preliminary injunction issued by Federal Patent Court against Edwards Lifesciences. Counsel Lara Dorigo departed in December 2021. Senior associate Adrian Wyss departed in May 2021.

Standout mandates related to potential copyright infringement and copyright licensing issues in the mobile payment sector.