

Dr. Stefan J. Schröter, LL.M.
Partner, Zurich/Madrid
T +41 58 552 03 06
stefan.schroeter@mll-legal.com
Profile
Stefan Schröter is part of the firm’s trademark & design group. He represents clients in regulatory proceedings and civil litigation. He has wide-ranging experience with unfair competition cases as well as in registration and enforcement of trademarks, copyright, designs and geographical indications. Stefan Schröter is admitted to the bar in Germany and Switzerland and has a focus on anti-counterfeit and e-commerce issues with particular experience in the sectors of retail, fashion, electronics, furniture, healthcare and life science. He is fluent in German, English and Spanish.
Practice Areas
Country Desks
Rankings & Awards






- “Knowledgeable and quick-thinking, he is always ready to tackle challenges with efficiency” – World Trademark Review 1000, 2025
- Managing IP has recognized Stefan J. Schröter as “Rising Star” in their 2024 edition
- Managing IP has recognized Stefan J. Schröter as “Rising Star” in their 2023 edition
- Managing IP has recognized Stefan J. Schröter as “Rising Star” in their 2022 edition
- Managing IP has recognized Stefan J. Schröter as “Rising Star” in their 2021 edition
Deals & Cases
- Stefan Schröter regularly represents and advises Vitra as one of the leading designer furniture manufacturers on all matters of intellectual property and related matters in Germany and Switzerland. He has vast experience in attacking counterfeit offers on all major internet sales platforms
Education & Admission
- Admitted to the bar in Switzerland (2017)
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, LL.M. (2017)
- University of Konstanz, Dr. iur. (2011)
- University of Konstanz, Mag. iur. (2006)
Memberships and public offices
- Swiss Association for Intellectual Property Law (INGRES)
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
Languages
- German
- English
- Spanish
Publications
Publications
News Portal
Firm News
Managing IP has recognized Stefan J. Schröter as “Rising Star” in their 2021 edition