Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 159 1804AI56 60 Acquisition International - Issue 4 2018 Da Vinci Partners LLC is based in Arbon, Switzerland. The headquarters occupies the 800-year-old former Rathaus and former civil court of this historic town. Taking time to tell us more about Da Vinci Partners LLC, is the firm’s Founder, John B. Moetteli who reveals to us the secrets behind the company’s incredible success. ince Da Vinci Partners LLC has US, European and international patent and trademark attorneys, they have the ability to represent a client before both national and international authorities in Europe, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the US. Due to the company operating through a Swiss-based firm, they are able to represent essentially any client - regardless of their country of domicile before the US and Swiss Patent and Trademark Office, as well as the European Patent Office. Furthermore, using their extensive network of correspondents, they can manage any intellectual property matter anywhere in the world. When undertaking a new client or project, John explains to us how the firm ensures right from the start that the outcome meets the needs of everyone involved. “Firstly, our firm name ‘Da Vinci Partners’ says quite a bit: we partner with the ‘Da Vincis’ of the World, helping them succeed in developing a strategically important portfolio of IP properties. Then once registered, we help our clients maintain and augment the value of their portfolio by favoring the development of productive IP assets.” “Secondly, our firm’s main target markets are reaching out to clients including start-up ventures to large corporations in a wide range of intellectual property matters involving patent, trademark, litigation and licensing. Also, we’re competent to help clients procure patent protection in a wide variety of technical fields, including computer software, mechanics, electronics, medical devices chemistry and biotechnologies.” Company: Da Vinci Partners LLC Rathausgasse 1 CH-9320 Arbon Switzerland Telephone: +41 71 230 1000 (from the US: 01141 71 230 1000) Web: www.davincipartners.com Email:
[email protected] Expert Services Excellent Reputation S 1804AI56 Continuing to discuss the firm’s mission, John informs us of Da Vinci Partner LLC’s ongoing strategy and the techniques they employ to ensure they achieve this. “Here at Da Vinci Partners, we are qualified to prepare and file patent and trademark applications for clients directly in the US, Europe, Switzerland and Germany. Therefore, we can provide strategic advice to clients on how to proceed in these markets without having to use a middle man. This also means we can provide quick and cost-effective advice regarding issues that can affect our client’s IP properties in many critical World markets.” Bringing the interview to a close, John reflects on the state of the industry currently, noting particular issues they are facing. Also, he reveals to us developments that he foresees within the industry, and how the business will adapt to these. “The legal profession is becoming more global, and it’s no longer sufficient to be able to advise clients in your home jurisdiction. To empower clients with the information they need to succeed, you must provide globally oriented services, cognizant of the advantages and disadvantages that each jurisdiction or market offers.” “In today’s world, companies strive to put their best foot forward into the digital era. At Da Vinci Partners LLC, we take pride in our ability to attract clients on an international level. Along with traditional methods, we have also stepped up the use of social media to extend our reach. This way we get our message out to future clients wherever they might be, all over the world.” Looking ahead to what the future holds for the firm, John highlights that the future looks bright for Da Vinci Partners LLC, and how the team will continue to provide their clients with high quality expert services. “Within the global legal economy, Asia is a market which is currently growing rapidly. As such there is an ever-expanding market for legal services which Da Vinci Partners is eager to capitalise on.” “Overall the future looks bright for us, as we look to grow our Asia practice and add this region to the growing list of countries in which we operate in. Asia has become an indispensable part of the Global economy, and so the protection of IP rights there has become critical.” Leading Patent and Trademark Adviser of the Year, Switzerland