Frick, Markus R.
Walder Wyss Ltd. | Partner
Markus Frick is heading up the Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Competition Team. He specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law with a particular focus on trademark, patent and unfair competition law. Other areas of expertise include media law as well as food and drugs regulations. He regularly represents clients in complex and cross-border litigations before courts and administrative bodies. He advises clients on the development and management of IP rights, related contracts and transactions. He speaks and publishes regularly on topics in his area of practice.
Born in 1970, Markus Frick was educated at the University of Zurich (lic. iur. 1995, Dr. iur. 2000) and New York University School of Law (LL.M. 2001). He is also admitted to the New York Bar and has – before joining Walder Wyss – worked as an associate in both a Zurich and a New York law firm.
Markus Frick is listed in international rankings as a leader in his field and praised as "bright, quick at responding to our needs, and also brilliant in court" (Chambers Europe) and he is "service-oriented", inspires "real professional trust" and praise for his "profound knowledge of the business side" and "sense for the tactical steps that will resolve even the most complex problems" and "uber-practical, no-nonsense lawyer who is extremely strong in enforcement" (WTR1000). According to Who's Who Legal Markus Frick is well known for his "superb" IP work and continues to provide counsel of the "highest quality" to clients. Also WTR1000 acknowledge Markus Frick as "undoubtedly one of the best trademark lawyers in Switzerland". Moreover, Legal 500, Legal Experts, MIP IP Stars and WIPR Leaders list Markus Frick among the "leading individuals" and also the LMG Life Sciences list Markus Frick with the "Life Science Stars" in Switzerland for intellectual property.
Markus Frick speaks German, English and French. He is registered with the Zurich and New York Bar and admitted to practice in all Switzerland.
Born in 1970, Markus Frick was educated at the University of Zurich (lic. iur. 1995, Dr. iur. 2000) and New York University School of Law (LL.M. 2001). He is also admitted to the New York Bar and has – before joining Walder Wyss – worked as an associate in both a Zurich and a New York law firm.
Markus Frick is listed in international rankings as a leader in his field and praised as "bright, quick at responding to our needs, and also brilliant in court" (Chambers Europe) and he is "service-oriented", inspires "real professional trust" and praise for his "profound knowledge of the business side" and "sense for the tactical steps that will resolve even the most complex problems" and "uber-practical, no-nonsense lawyer who is extremely strong in enforcement" (WTR1000). According to Who's Who Legal Markus Frick is well known for his "superb" IP work and continues to provide counsel of the "highest quality" to clients. Also WTR1000 acknowledge Markus Frick as "undoubtedly one of the best trademark lawyers in Switzerland". Moreover, Legal 500, Legal Experts, MIP IP Stars and WIPR Leaders list Markus Frick among the "leading individuals" and also the LMG Life Sciences list Markus Frick with the "Life Science Stars" in Switzerland for intellectual property.
Markus Frick speaks German, English and French. He is registered with the Zurich and New York Bar and admitted to practice in all Switzerland.