We are Keller Schneider, your experts on intellectual property.

We are represented internationally and close to our clients everywhere.

Since our founding in 1957 we have had an international presence 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.

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Do you have a specific question regarding China, the U.S. or another country?

Are you a start-up looking for robust protection of your ideas?

Investors prefer start-ups with patents, which is why you should ask yourself early: How can we protect our innovation and our marketing and overcome conflicts with our competitors? We make it easy for you to get started with protecting your intellectual property by offering streamlined start-up packages:

IP Know-How Starter Package

  • Workshop: IP basics
  • Preliminary search: Which competing patents already exist?

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IP Strategy Intensive Package

  • Workshop: How do you conceptualize your own IP strategy?
  • Novelty search: How do you make sure your idea is new?

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IP Professional Package

  • Workshop: How do you conceptualize your own IP strategy?
  • Landscaping: How do you best analyse your patents with regards to technologies, trends and competition?

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Our know-how at a glance.

FAQ

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions here.

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Glossary

Read definitions of commonly used IP jargon here.

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Important Resources

See links to the most relevant patent databases, courts, patent offices as well legal texts and rulings here.

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