Juristische Fachpublikationen wie Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), World Trademark Review (WTR) oder Chambers Europe zeichnen unsere Kanzlei und unsere Mitarbeiter regelmässig aus. Eine Auswahl von aktuellen Rankings finden Sie nachstehend.

IP STARS from Managing IP 2025IP STARS from Managing IP

Switzerland Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2025

«Rentsch Partner is a boutique which is highly recommended for patent protection and litigation work. The firm has European patent attorneys for technical fields such as mechanics, chemistry, computer technology, and electrical engineering. The key patent attorneys include Louis Lagler, Andrea Carreira, Alfred Köpf and Dany Vogel. Vogel, who specialises in computer technology, and Köpf, who handles biotechnology work, are non-permanent judges of the Swiss Federal Patent Court. For disputes, the firm has experienced lawyers such as Christian Hilti and Gregor Wild. The partners are supported by consultants, patent engineers and associates.»

IP STARS from Managing IP

Chamber Europe 2025Chambers Europe

What the team is known for

«Rentsch Partner is a boutique firm handling the full range of IP matters. The law firm has particular strength in contentious cases, representing clients in patent litigation and arbitration. The team also advises on trade mark administration and strategy. The lawyers are able to provide services to clients from industries including biotechnology and mechanical engineering.»
Chambers Europe 2025

Strengths Provided by Chambers
«The team is made up of highly experienced team members who are detail-oriented, forward-thinking and thorough in identifying risks.»
Intellectual Property respondent Europe

«The team are fast and always offer reliable processing of the mandates with a high level of expertise. They deliver clear and pragmatic proposals and speak the language of the clients.»
Intellectual Property respondent Europe

«Rentsch Partner has a high level of expertise in trade mark law.»
Intellectual Property respondent Europe

«Rentsch Partner's team are knowledgeable in their field, commercial in their approach, and their communication skills are excellent. When the team's emails land in my inbox, I get a good feeling.»
Intellectual Property respondent Europe

«The team are efficient and savvy. Their advice is business-focused and the lawyers are effective at resolving disputes quickly.»
Intellectual Property respondent Europe

WTR 1000 2022WTR

«Top-tier law firm Rentsch excels in tackling complex trademark issues with a dynamic and engaging approach. The team’s vast experience and steadfast dedication ensure consistently interesting and impactful work, making them a standout in the Swiss market.» The firm houses immense litigation know-how, especially as its bench of litigators includes the likes of department head Maria Iskic. «Maria is highly proactive and client-oriented, consistently maintaining outstanding relationships with her clients.» «Polished and proactive, she is a joy to work with and boasts an impressive clientele. She is responsive and an out-of-the-box thinker who brings fresh perspectives to her work.» Fabio Versolatto, Suzana Häggi and WTR 1000 newcomer Céline Schwarzenbach are instrumental in the firm’s prosecution activities. «Fabio’s dedication and profound expertise shine through his exceptional prosecution work, consistently delivering excellence for his clients. His meticulous approach ensures top-quality results at every stage of the process.» From representing clients’ prosecution cases to facilitating the negotiation of IP-intensive deals, Häggi continues to make a name for herself as a go-to attorney for all matters demanding high-level precision and expertise. Joining her colleagues in the guide, Schwarzenbach offers «expert legal advice and robust support in legal proceedings and settlement negotiations related to trademark-heavy deals. Always accessible for questions, she ensures communication is clear and straightforward, demonstrating a deep understanding of the nuances of each case.» Finishing off the line-up, Gregor Wild is a versatile practitioner operating on both sides of the contentious and non-contentious divide. «Gregor is a true trailblazer in his field, consistently setting new standards and leading the way with innovative approaches.» «His expertise attracts a prestigious client roster, unlocking numerous opportunities and guaranteeing exceptional guidance with significant success potential.»
WTR 1000 2025

IAM Patent 1000

With «deep technical know-how, entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision», «Rentsch excels in bringing clients’ ideas to fruition». «Providing a broad spectrum of assistance, the team possesses a deep technical understanding which enables it to articulate optimal patent specifications and carry out comprehensive early-stage assessments.» Starting off the line-up is mechanical engineer Louis Lagler, «a remarkable patent attorney who effectively leverages his specialised network to handle cases in a timely manner». «The collaboration with him involves a lively exchange with engineers, beginning with the description of an idea or a proposed solution, leading to the creation of the best possible patent claims. Proactive, he continually seeks to expand what can be claimed in a patent beyond the specific solution of the product, thus optimising value.» «Elected to Switzerland’s highest court as a part-time judge for patent matters, Dany Vogel brings expertise that is of the greatest benefit to every client.» «One of the best experts in the field of new technologies, he handles a broad spectrum of technical fields including telecommunications, computer-implemented business processes, cryptography and blockchain.» «Providing goal-oriented discussions, he supports clientele in every situation with friendliness and a down-to-earth attitude.» «Every client can consider himself lucky to work with him.» Alfred Köpf possesses a wide-ranging expertise that spans biotechnology, chemistry and other technology and health-intensive industries. «Besides his wide range of expertise, Alfred stands out for his strategic and business-oriented mindset. Every piece of advice is invaluable in developing our IP rights.» On the chemistry front, Andrea Carreira «possesses impeccable talent in the field of intellectual property, offering bespoke advice and preparing top-notch patent applications». «She has established herself as a go-to for niche technical sectors such as novel haircare molecules.» On the contentious side, IAM Patent 1000 newcomer Maria Iskic provides robust leadership to the group and Christian Hilti is a prominent name in the Swiss IP landscape. «During an illustrious career, Maria has spent time at the District Court of Zurich; in-house at a multinational power and automation technologies company; working at a Swiss publishing house; and in private practice. With expertise across intellectual property, competition and ICT law, she offers a well-rounded service to clientele.» «Christian, an exceptional patent litigator, is known for his active involvement in high-profile patent-related arbitration. His advice, appreciated for its precision, is complemented by his responsiveness and a wealth of experience that manifests in his smart, professional and thorough approach.»
IAM Patent 1000 2024

Legal 500

«Considered a ‘very professional and highly skilled team’, Rentsch Partner AG is a solid choice for start-ups with its strengths in establishing portfolios and patent protection. Maria Iskic has a comprehensive practice that includes IP, IT and competition matters, and the ’extremely diligent and knowledgeable’ Christian Hilti litigates a considerable volume of patent, trade mark and design cases. The ‘exceptional’ Dany Vogel enjoys a niche expertise in relation to computer-implemented inventions.»
Legal 500 2025

Testimonials – Collated independently by Legal 500 research team
«Full coverage on legal and technical issues in one firm at the highest level.»

«Christian Hilti is an extremely diligent and knowledgeable lawyer; his legal analyses are impeccable. He is a great fighter for his clients.»

 

 

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