2018 Legal Awards

4 Acquisition International - 2018 Legal Awards LA180028 Best Multi-Lingual IP Law Firm - Europe Da Vinci Partners LLC Supporting a wide range of international clients, Da Vinci Partners LLC, based in Arbon Switzerland, just two hours’ drive from the European Patent Office, an hour from Zürich, and 15 minutes from the Swiss patent court, draws on a vast wealth of experience and expertise. It’s founder, Dr. John Brent Moetteli, discusses how his firm’s unique position in both the market and the region enables it to provide an innovative range of solutions. “Being US, European and international patent attorneys, Da Vinci Partners can represent clients before national and international authorities in Europe, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the US. As we have our headquarters in Switzerland, we can represent any client regardless of their country of domicile before the US, Swiss, and International Patent and Trademark Office, as well as the European Patent Office. Further, using our extensive network of correspondents, we can manage any intellectual property matter anywhere in the world. “For patents, although based in Europe, we generally choose to file in the US first because, although the laws are now more harmonized, the US still offers the flexible provisional application, offers six more hours to file an application given the time difference with Europe, allows filing patent applications in any language, and enables the protection of trade secrets while still reserving patent rights given that the US is the last remaining jurisdiction in which you can prevent your patent application from publishing until you are satisfied with the scope of patent protection that you are able to obtain.” It is this innovative approach and the firm’s experience working with European and US law that enables it to mark itself out from its competitors, as John highlights. “Thanks to our unique skillset, our firm’s main target markets include everything from start- up ventures to large corporations in a wide range of intellectual property matters involving patent, trademark, litigation and licensing, as well as computer law, with particular emphasis on software patenting and licensing. We are competent to help clients procure patent protection in a wide variety of technical fields, including computer software, mechanics, electronics, medical devices, industrial processes and biotechnologies.” “Another core feature which sets our firm apart is the fact that our firm is qualified to prepare and file patent and trademark applications for clients directly in the US, Europe, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and internationally. We can therefore also provide strategic advice to clients on how to proceed in these markets without having to first seek the advice of 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.” Looking to the future, Da Vinci Partners has exciting plans to further enhance its already impressive success. “In today’s world, companies strive to put their best foot forward in the digital world. At Da Vinci Partners, we are pleased with our ability to attract clients on an international level. Along with traditional methods, we have also moved forward and 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.” “Furthermore, because our attorneys and staff speak fluent English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese and Spanish, we possess important language skills that help us keep in touch with our international client base online or through traditional means. Within the global legal economy, Asia is a market which is currently growing rapidly, and as such there is an ever-expanding market for the legal services we offer. We are also growing our Asian practice in China and our Asia advisory here in Europe, under our and brands. China has become an indispensable part of the Global economy, and so the protection of IP rights there is critical for many businesses. “Overall, the legal profession is becoming more global. It is 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, and as such this will remain our ongoing focus as we look towards a bright future.” Da Vinci Partners LLC is a group of international patent and trademark attorneys operating through a Swiss-based firm who are able to offer their clients a unique range of services. Dr. John Brent Moetteli provides us with an insight into this service offering and how it benefits the firm’s valued clients. Company: Da Vinci Partners LLC Contact: Dr. John Brent Moetteli Address: Rathausgasse 1, 9320 Arbon Switzerland Phone: 0041 71 230 1000 Web Address: www.davincipartners.com