Thomas Widmer

Thomas Widmer exhibited an unparalleled understanding of intellectual property, Swiss law and a keen ability to navigate the complexities of the arbitration process.”
Chambers Europe, Intellectual Property, Switzerland, 2024

Thomas Widmer is praised for his “extensive knowledge on the subject” as well as noting that he is “very diligent in ensuring follow-ups.”
Chambers Europe, Intellectual Property, Switzerland, 2021 

Practice head Thomas Widmer is the key name in the practice, described as “an outstanding legal professional with excellent legal skills and understanding of the client.”
Legal 500, Switzerland, Intellectual Property, 2021 

E-commerce and data protection: Swiss law prohibits mandatory customer accounts for online purchases
THOMAS WIDMER, ILANA HALPÉRIN
In: Lexology online, LALIVE Insights, 18 November 2024

Cautio judicatum solvi : Une partie demanderesse confrontée à des difficultés financières peut-elle être astreinte à fournir des sûretés en garantie des dépens ? Brèves réflexions au sujet d’un récent arrêt de la Cour d’appel civile vaudoise
THOMAS WIDMER
LALIVE Insights, 23 August 2024

Propriété intellectuelle : quel préjudice « difficilement réparable » ouvre la voie aux mesures provisionnelles urgentes ?
THOMAS WIDMER
LALIVE Insights, 11 July 2024

 

International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) - Swiss Group Webinar 2023
THOMAS WIDMER, Role: Moderator, Study Questions and Resolutions
Webinar, 30 November 2023

International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) - World Congress 2023
THOMAS WIDMER, Role: Moderator, Study Questions and Resolutions
Istanbul, 22 October 2023

International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) - Switzerland Swiss Day 2023
THOMAS WIDMER, Role: Conference chair, Equivalence and Use: two evolving challenges in the context of IP
Bern, 30 March 2023

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• Member of the Board of AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) Switzerland
• Member of the Copyright Standing Committee of AIPPI
• Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
• Member of Association Romande de Propriété Intellectuelle (AROPI)
• Special Coach in licensing, alliances and M&A at Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency

• Counsel, LALIVE, Geneva, 2014 – present
• Associate, LALIVE, Geneva, 2007 – 2013

• Data Protection Officer (DPO) certificate, University of Geneva, 2023
• Law degree, University of Geneva, 2003
• Erasmus exchange University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2002
• Various certificates of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)