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P&TS, one of Switzerland’s premier patent law firms, has broadened its scope beyond traditional IP and patent work to become a full‑service provider in innovation law, with a particular emphasis on software law. In 2024 we welcomed Professor Daniel Kraus—co‑founder and director of the Chair of Intellectual Property at the University of Neuchâtel—to lead the development of this new practice area. Under his guidance, we now advise companies on a wide spectrum of software‑related legal matters, including: Artificial‑intelligence regulation and compliance Software copyright and licensing Open‑source strategy and risk management At the same time, we have strengthened our core IP capabilities. Our team continues to deliver comprehensive patent and trademark prosecution, as well as robust litigation services. Notably, we now have three deputy judges serving on the Swiss Patent Court, further enhancing our expertise and influence within the national IP ecosystem.

The Swiss Federal Patent Court has allowed a facilitated recovery of illicit profits in favour of the owner of an infringed patent in a recent judgement.

The Swiss Federal Patent Court recently had the opportunity to give additional thoughts to the question of good faith of a patent infringer. The Swiss Civil Code states that the presumption of acting in good faith cannot be invoked if a person has failed to exercise the diligence required by the circumstances.

Foreign applicants for trade marks in Switzerland no longer need to engage a local representative, under an amendment to the Trade Mark Regulation introduced on July 1. Neither do opponents.

We are Keller Schneider, your experts on intellectual property. Since our founding in 1957 we have had an internationalpresence and are highly demanded specialists in our field of law. We are in close proximity to our clients such that we may offer personal consultations at any time. - With offices in Bern, Zurich and Winterthur as well as Munich and Memmingen we are both easily accessible and close to the patent offices of Switzerland and Germany.- Partnerships with law firms in over 80 countries allow us to provide comprehensive services of the highest standard.- Close cooperation with external attorneys gives us the freedom to choose the specialist best suited for the particular case.- We are active in national and international professional associations and working groups to have access to the latest information in our field.

A decision by the Swiss Federal Patent Court has held that a request for a preliminary injunction against a device for producing milk foam was not delayed, despite the fact that the plaintiff knew, for a length of time that normally would forfeit the right to an injunction, about the infringing machines of the defendant since the European patent of the plaintiff was under opposition.

Being founded in 1910, Isler & Pedrazzini AG has grown from a medium-sized firm to one of the largest and leading intellectual property law firms in Switzerland. Isler & Pedrazzini AG is specialising in all aspects of protection and enforcement of intellectual property law, including specialised advice in patents, trademarks, copyright, design and domain names protection, as well as licensing, prosecution, litigation and related legal and commercial matters. Our team leads and coordinates anti-counterfeiting campaigns, in particular transnational strategies from piracy hotspots in South America, East Europe to Asia, working with associated law firms, customs officials, public prosecutors and police forces worldwide.Our experienced staff of 43 attorneys, paralegals, administrators and assistants provide tailor-made services for our longstanding clients ranging from major companies in all areas of business, including apparel, alcoholic beverages, automotive, chemical, cosmetics, computers, cutlery, electronics, engineering, foods, fragrances, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sanitary, security and travel gear, to smaller companies and individuals. Network MembershipsOur attorneys are member of different international organisations as; AIPPI, INTA, LES, FICPI, ECTA, ALAI, MARQUES and national Swiss organisations as; ASPTA, VESPA, INGRES

The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has, upon appeal, held the mark Gap registrable as a trade mark for goods in class 28 (essentially toys and pet toys).

An absolute right to a reply derives from Article 6 paragraph 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights as well as on the Swiss Federal Constitution. The Swiss Federal Court has confirmed that in view of the principle of fair trial in the ECHR and the Swiss Constitution, parties have the right to be heard with regard to all writs of the opposing party.

In two recently published cases, the Federal Patent Court was confronted with cases involving specific marketing activities for generic drugs that occurred a few months before the expiration of the supplementary protection certificate for the original product.