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Christoph Gasser
Avocat, Dr. iur, LL.M. University of Michigan Law School, Juge suppléant au Tribunal fédéral des brevets Associé
Christoph Gasser (Dr. iur. Bern); LL.M (Michigan) est l'associé responsable du département Propriété intellectuelle. Sa longue expérience comprend l'activité de conseil et le contentieux dans tous les domaines de la propriété intellectuelle et du droit des nouvelles technologies, ainsi que l'enregistrement des marques et des dessins. Christoph Gasser est le secrétaire exécutif de l'Association suisse de propriété intellectuelle INGRES. Il exerce également la fonction de juge suppléant au Tribunal fédéral des brevets, d'expert-judiciaire, ainsi qu'expert-examinateur aux examens de Conseil en brevets. En outre, il est un conférencier régulier et a publié de nombreux articles en matière de droit de la propriété intellectuelle.
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Zurich
St. Annagasse 9
CH-8021 Zurich
T: +41 58 220 37 00
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- Allemand
- Anglais
- Français
Christoph Gasser is an outstanding IP attorney, one of the best in Switzerland. He is able to spot all legal issues with the ease of a highly talented legal mind. Proactive, extremely competent and reliable, he is our choice for IP matters in Switzerland.Legal500 EMEA, 2022
At the forefront of the much-lauded IP practice is Christoph Gasser, one of Switzerlands leading lawyers: He is extremely committed to each brief he takes on and will not leave the room until the project is perfectly done and dusted. Christoph is immenselWorld Trademark Review, 2022
Clearly Christopher Gasser is the firms best asset. His combination of lawyer and partner of the firm together with having been a patent judge is a perfect match, as his knowledge and legal approach are always an advantage when litigating and approachingLegal500 EMEA, 2021
An experienced lawyer and a phenomenal litigator with great work ethic. He has a phenomenal eye for detail and constructs meticulous arguments just some of the reasons why he has been choosen to sit as an adjunct judge at the Federal Patent Court.IAM, 2021
One of Switzerlands most prominent, talented and exceptional trademark lawyers, Christoph Gasser is the man to call in any branding scenario. He knows everything there is to know about trademarks, acts quickly and clients are guaranteed an impeccable servWorld Trademark Review, 2021
Dr Christoph Gasser, LL.M. of BianchiSchwald, the head of the firms excellent IP team, features an impressively broad legal knowledge which testifies for his vast legal experience. He excels by his outstandingly fast pace in terms of responsiveness and inLegal500 EMEA, 2020
Christoph Gasser receives effusive praise from all corners of the world. He is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with, enthuses one patron. He knows our concerns inside out and is incredibly responsive at virtually every time of the day.World Trademark Review, 2020
Litigator Christoph Gasser is willing to go the distance and is available for his clients 24/7. The practice spearhead is an entrepreneurial thinker who understands business structures and takes company policies into account when giving advice.World Trademark Review, 2019
The incredibly knowledgeable Christoph Gasser has a fantastic understanding of the business requirements. Another client adds: We know that we will receive thoughtful advice whenever we reach out to him.Chambers Europe, 2018
The brilliant Christoph Gasser comes highly recommended as one of the best lawyers in Switzerland for trademarks work. WWL also says that he is a top practitioner with a superb reputation as a trademark litigator and prosecutor.Who's Who Legal: Trademarks, 2018
His work is extraordinary: he is one of the most intelligent, meticulous and precise lawyers anywhere nothing goes unnoticed; he is also the fastest practitioner you will ever meet Christoph is available at almost any time.World Trademark Review, 2018
Incredible intelligence, sound judgement, immense know-ledge and sublime theoretical understanding elevate him to the professions top table. He always goes the extra mile; clients are reassured by his responsive approach.World Trademark Review, 2017
Christoph is extremely competent; he responds quickly and has good connections with lawyers all over the world.Client Choice, 2017
Expérience
Depuis 2024 | Partner chez valfor |
2017–2024 | Associé chez BianchiSchwald LLC |
2011–2024 | Juge suppléant au Tribunal fédéral des brevets |
2011–2024 | Expert-examinateur à l'examen de Conseil en brevets |
2011–2024 | Chargé de cours à l'Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle pour les classes se préparant à l'examen de conseil en brevets |
2007–2024 | Secrétaire exécutif d'INGRES |
2007–2024 | Co-organisateur des INTA Round Tables pour la Suisse |
2004–2016 | Associé chez Staiger, Schwald & Partner SA |
2010–2011 | Co-président d'INTA Bulletin (Souscomité Law & Practice: Europe & Central) |
2000–2010 | Chargé de cours au programme Master of Advanced Studies in Intellectual Property de l'ETH de Zurich |
1999–2004 | Collaborateur chez Lenz & Staehelin, Zurich |
1999–2003 | Chargé de cours au programme LL.M de l'Université de Zurich |
1991–1999 | Greffier au Tribunal d'arrondissement de Burgdorf |
1998 | Collaborateur chez Pennie & Edmonds LLP, New York |
1994–1997 | Assistant à l'Institut de droit des affaires, Université de Berne |
1996 | Conseiller juridique chez Swatch, Bienne |
1991–1992 | Stagiaire chez Jolidon Krneta Gullotti Hirt Riva, Berne |
1997–1998 | LL.M à lUniversité du Michigan, Ann Arbor |
1994 | Docteur en droit avec mention summa cum laude, Université de Berne |
1987–1994 | Admis au barreau, Berne |
1987–1994 | Licencié en droit, Université de Berne |
- Fédération suisse des avocats
- Ordre des avocats zurichois
- INTA (International Trademark Association)
- ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association)
- LES (Licensing Executive Society)
- AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle)
- INGRES (Association suisse de propriété intellectuelle)
- VSP (Association Suisse des Conseil en Propriété Industrielle)
- SF/FS (Forum Suisse pour le droit de la Communication)
- ASA (Association suisse de l'Arbitrage)
Publications and Speeches
- Révision du droit de la concurrence : prolongation de linterdiction des pratiques abusives en droit des cartels et introduction dune interdiction du géoblocage avec Stéphanie Volz et Linda Cetkovic, Newsletter BianchiSchwald, mai 2021
- Kopiervergütung gemäss GT8 und GT9 sic! 2020, 475 ff.
- Erweiterte Kollektivlizenzen (Art. 43a URG) avec Thierry Burnens, in: Peter Mosimann (Hg.), Das revidierte Urheberrecht, Bâle 2020, 129 ss.
- Nouvelle loi fédérale sur la protection des données pour la Suisse avec Thierry Burnens, Stephanie Volz et Linda Cetkovic, Newsletter BianchiSchwald, octobre 2020
- Nouveaux défis pour les transferts internationaux de données with Thierry Burnens, Newsletter BianchiSchwald, Septembre 2020
- Cybersecurity und COVID-19 avec Thierry Burnens et Adrian Trutmann, Newsletter BianchiSchwald, avril 2020
- Kommentierung der Art. 35, 35a, 35b, 36, 36a und 48 PatG Mark Schweizer/Herbert Zech (Hg.), Patentgesetz (PatG), Berne 2019
- Schweizer Steuerreform: Prüfen Sie die konkreten Auswirkungen und nutzen Sie die Chancen! avec Sébastien Maury, Newsletter BianchiSchwald, juillet 2019
- Kommentierung der Art. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33, 34, 35a, 35b und 35c MSchG Michael Noth/Gregor Bühler/Florent Thouvenin (Hg.), Markenschutzgesetz (MSchG), 2e édition, Berne 2017
- Electronic Legal Correspondence in Switzerland The Latest Developments Evidence and Electronic Signature Law Review 2014, 25 ss.
- Partial Cancellation for Trademark Non-use in Europe avec Carmela Rotundo et Giuseppe Petti, INTA Bulletin 2014, Jg. 69, Nr. 7, 1 ss.
- Civil Attachment (Freezing Order) of Future Claims avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2014, 65 ss.
- Preventive Measures against Violence at Sports Events/Constitutional Rights avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2014, 30 ss.
- The Swiss Approach to Examining the Technical Necessity of Three-Dimensional Trademarks Bulletin INTA 2013, Jg. 68, Nr. 5, 1, 7 ss.
- Criminal Law/Fraud/Manipulation of Soccer Games avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2013, 118 s.
- Ordre Public/Personal Freedom avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2013, 31 ss.
- Kommentierung der Art. 19, 20 und 24 URG sowie Vorbemerkungen Schranken in: Barbara K. Müller/Reinhard Oertli (Hg.), Urheberrechtsgesetz (URG), 2e édition, Berne 2012
- Bundesgericht Schmuckring (CH), Urteil vom 4. Februar 2008 in: Henning Hartwig (Hg.), Designschutz in Europa / Design Protection in Europe, Bd. 4, Cologne 2012, 19 ss.
- Revision des Gesetzes gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb (UWG) avec Cyrill Süess, Newsletter SS&P, septembre 2012
- Arbitration in Sports Cases avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2012, 108 ss.
- Doping Offences in the Past/Eligibility to Participate in Olympic Games avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2012, 69 ss.
- Soccer/Employment Law/Termination with Immediate Effect/Right to Perform ist Contractual Duties avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2012, 34 ss.
- New Arbitration Law (Arbitration; Civil Procedure; Switzerland) avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2011, 23 ss.
- Evidence in the New Swiss Federal Code of Civil Procedure Digital Evidence and Electronic Signature Law Review 2009, 195 s.
- INTA, European & Central Asia Legislation and Regulatory Sub-Committee, Partial Cancellation Reports, Switzerland www.inta.org, 2009
- Stärken und Schwächen der Europäischen Patentorganisation Tagungsbericht zur INGRES-Veranstaltung du 18 avril 2008 à Berne, avec Michael Ritscher, sic! 2008, 689 ss.
- Das ergänzende Schutzzertifikat in: Roland von Büren/Lucas David (Hg.), Patentrecht und Know-how, unter Einschluss von Gentechnik, Software und Sortenschutz, SIWR IV, Bâle et al. 2006, 681 ss.
- Das Zitat im Lichte von Kreis vs. Schweizerzeit avec Marc O. Morant, sic! 2006, 229 ss.
- Submission of evidence through digital documents in Swiss civil litigation avec Stefanie Meyenhofer-Peters, Digital Evidence Journal 2006, 102 ss.
- Workshop über Kennzeichenrecht Entwurf eines schweizerischen Kennzeichengesetzes sic! 2005, 983 ss.
- Markenschutz vereinfacht: Beitritt der Europäischen Union zum Madrider Protokoll Newsletter SS&P, janvier 2005
- Der Eigengebrauch im Urheberrecht Dissertation, Berne 1997
- Momentaufnahme des Patentrechts recht 1997, 24 ss.
- Strategische und taktische Fragen bei der Schaffung und Hinterlegung neuer Zeichen avec Roland von Büren, sic! 1997, 28 ss.
- Die internationalen Urheberrechts- und leistungsschutzrechtlichen Abkommen im Lichte des Information Highway avec Carlo Govoni, in: Reto M. Hilty (Hg.), Information Highway, Beiträge zu tatsächlichen und rechtlichen
- Arbitration Law: Procedural Orders may not be appealed to the Federal Supreme Court [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision] avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2020, 20 s.
- SWITZERLAND: Supreme Court Rules VW-LAND May Not Be Used by Former Volkswagen Dealer Bulletin INTA 2019, Jg. 74, Nr. 16
- SWITZERLAND: Swiss Court Denies Notoriety of Unregistered THINK DIFFERENT U.S. Trademark Bulletin INTA 2019, Jg. 74, Nr. 13
- Fatal Accident during a Bicycle Race [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision]: Criminal Liability avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2019, 44 ss.
- Employment law: Right to attend specific trainings (St. Gallen District Court decision SZ.2019.58 of late March or early April 2019), avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 4/2019
- Hit by a Golf Ball [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision]: Criminal Liability, avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2018, 49 ss.
- Arbitration Clause [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2018, 82 s.
- Christoph Gasser, BianchiSchwald, on the Benefits of INTA Membership Bulletin INTA 2017, Jg. 72, Nr. 19
- SWITZERLAND: Pink Color for Femoral Heads Not Protected as a Color Trademark Bulletin INTA 2016, Jg. 72, Nr. 16
- SWITZERLAND: Christian Louboutin Loses Position Trademark Appeal Bulletin INTA 2016, Jg. 71, Nr. 168, 689 ss.
- SWITZERLAND: Court Allows INDIAN MOTORCYCLE to Be Registered for Clothing Bulletin INTA 2016, Jg. 71, Nr. 7
- Criminal Liability of River Rafting Guides and Tour Operators [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision] avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2016, 20 ss.
- Civil Liability of an Operator of a Ski Slope [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2015, 52 ss.
- Advertisement by Attorneys at Sports Events [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2015, 29 ss.
- Bundesgericht Schmuckring (CH), Urteil vom 4. Februar 2008 in: Henning Hartwig (Hg.), Designschutz in Europa / Design Protection in Europe, Bd. 4, Cologne 2012, 19 ss.
- Athletics/Doping Violation/Reformatio in Peius [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision] avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2011, 22 s.
- Comentários à Decisão do Tribunal Geral da União Européia, Grupo Promer / PepsiCo: Invalidation because of Design Infringement according to Article 25(1)(d) of Regulation No 6/2002 RSDE 2010 (Rio de Janeiro), Nr. 6, 355 ss.fl., Berne 2017
- Grupo Promer/PepsiCo: Nichtigkeit wegen Geschmacksmusterverletzung nach GGVO 25 I d sic! 2010, 539 ss.
- Federal Trademark Act Amendment Concerning Counterfeiting Bulletin INTA 2008, Jg. 63, Nr. 6, 15
- Benetton/G-Star: Keine Unterscheidungskraft durch Benutzung im Falle des Eintragungshindernisses von MarkenRL 3 I e (iii) sic! 2008, 317 ss.
- EUROJOBS Descriptive for Employment Agency Service Bulletin INTA 2008, Jg. 63, Nr. 2, 7
- Relatório Comentários sobre à Decisão da Corte Européia de Justiça, Dyson Ltd/Registrar of Trade Marks: No Trade mark Protection for Concepts RSDE 2008 (Rio de Janeiro), Nr. 2, 269 ss.
- Ice Hockey/Criminal Law [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2008, 11 s.
- AMERICAN BEAUTY Cannot Be Monopolized Bulletin INTA 2007, Jg. 62, Nr. 17, 9
- Red Bulls Color Trademark Blue/Silver Rejected Bulletin INTA 2007, Jg. 62, Nr. 11, 12
- Dyson Ltd/Registrar of Trade Marks: Kein Markenschutz für Konzepte sic! 2007, 393 ss.
- Tennis [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2007, 51 ss.
- Football [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2007, 29 s.
- No Trademark Protection for Concepts Bulletin INTA 2007, Jg. 62, Nr. 8, 12
- COLORADO is limited to U.S. Products Bulletin INTA 2007, Jg. 62, Nr. 1, 9
- Government Revises Trademark and Design Fee [in Switzerland], Bulletin INTA 2007, Jg. 62, Nr. 1, 11
- Football [on a Swiss Federal Supreme Court Decision], avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2006, 98 s.
- Equestrian Endurance Racing: World Championships 2005 avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2006, 79 s.
- Snowboarding: Selection for the Olympic Games avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2006, 50 ss.
- DEUTSCHE SEE Fish Must be Caught Not Merely Processed in Germany Bulletin INTA 2006, Jg. 61, Nr. 15, 11
- Wakeboarding Decree avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2006, 24 s.
- Two Years Tolerance Considered Sufficient for Forfeiture of Trademark Claims Bulletin INTA 2006, Jg. 61, Nr. 12, 10
- Bemerkungen zum Soft Care-Entscheid der Eidgenössischen Rekurskommission für geistiges Eigentum vom 12. Juli 2005 sic! 2005, 877
- Doping Sanctions System avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2005, 94 s.
- Ice Hockey: Arbitration in View of the Agreement between Switzerland and the European Union on the Free Movement of Persons avec Eva Gut-Schweizer, ISLR 2005, 76 s.
- Container Suitable for Acquiring Distinctiveness Through Use Bulletin INTA 2005, Jg. 60, Nr. 8, 8
- BIN LADEN Trademark Upheld Bulletin INTA 2005, Jg. 60, Nr. 2, 4
- Burden of Proof on Owner of Imposed Trademark Bulletin INTA 2004, Jg. 69, Nr. 21, 7
- Acquired Distinctiveness Through Use of Three-Dimensional Trademarks, Bulletin INTA 2004, Jg. 59, Nr. 18, 3
- Protection of Well-Known Trademarks Bulletin INTA 2004, Jg. 59, Nr. 10, 14
- The Lego Case Continues Bulletin INTA 2004, Jg. 59, Nr. 2, 7
- International Arbitration: Procedure. Doping - independence of Arbitration for Sport - Procedural ordre public avec Stephan Erni, ISLR 2003, 88 s.
- Bemerkungen zum Die Post-Entscheid der Eidgenössischen Rekurskommission für geistiges Eigentum du 5 février 2002, sic! 2002, 247 s.