Intellectual Property / Information Technology

Experience & Expertise

Our Intellectual Property / Information Technology Group represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving:

  • the validity, infringement and counterfeiting of trademarks, patents, copyrights and designs; 
  • domain name, know-how and unfair competition matters;
  • licensing, R&D, technology transfer, franchising, distribution and IT agreements.

 

Broad Experience

We also assist clients in the following areas:

  • advising on intellectual property issues and strategies; 
  • drafting and negotiating licensing, R&D, technology transfer, franchising and distribution agreements; 
  • drafting and negotiating IT outsourcing agreements and other IT contracts; 
  • conducting IP due diligence and drafting IP transfer agreements; 
  • advising in the fields of media, sponsoring and advertising law.

 

Industry Sectors

We have significant expertise in the following industry sectors:

  • pharmaceutical products and medical devices;
  • Internet and IT;
  • electronics;
  • consumer and luxury goods;
  • film and entertainment;
  • restaurant and hotel franchising;
  • telecommunication and digital network providers;
  • automotive and mechanical industry.

Contacts

Andrea  Mondini
Partner
Zurich

Philippe Ducor
Of Counsel
Geneva