Firm & Awards
Our IP Team is ranked triple Gold
Our firm has again achieved triple Gold in the IAM Patent 1000 Guide 2024, marking the fourth year of top recognition.
Along with the firm receiving Gold for Patent Litigation, our practitioners Michael Ritscher and Simon Holzer hold individual Gold Litigation status, making us the only Swiss law firm with three rankings at the highest level.
Additionally, our Patent Transactions team as well as Ulrike Ciesla, Kilian Schärli and Nicola Benz have also earned prime rankings and recommendations, with Nicola being newly listed alongside her colleagues this year.
We are very grateful to our entire IP team and in particular our clients and peers for their continued support and trust and are pleased to share a few quotes received in this year’s guide:
“MLL Legal is well respected in the field of intellectual property as a top-notch law firm in the Swiss market. Renowned for its excellence across all aspects of its IP practice and its expertise in patent litigation, the team combines outstanding skills with a deep understanding of complex technical details.”
“A leading practitioner, Simon Holzer combines fast-thinking, pragmatic and clear advice with strategic ideas, making him an excellent Swiss litigator.”
“With Michael Ritscher clients are assured outstanding service throughout, knowing they are in capable hands with this exceptional IP practitioner.”
“Ulrike Ciesla‘s impeccable skills and diligence in the courtroom have made her a trusted figure among leading pharmaceutical entities involved in patent litigation in Switzerland.”
“Kilian Schärli has a detailed understanding of his clients’ businesses, he shapes the best strategy for their specific needs.”
“With Nicola Benz‘s practice rooted in commercial work on technology and life sciences transactions, she provides assistance to a diverse range of patrons, from start-ups to industry giants.”
About the IAM Patent 1000 Guide
The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. The guide is compiled following an extensive research process. Only those firms and individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000.
