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Alexandre Weith
Partner
Trademark Attorney
Biography
Alexandre Weith has more than 25 years of experience in the field of intellectual property (IP) with a focus on trademarks, together with copyrights, domain names and unfair competition. After law school at the University of Geneva in 1995, he first worked as a trainee lawyer in a litigation firm to gain experience in a broad range of legal matters. In 1998, he joined a Swiss IP firm of which he became a partner in 2004, managing large trademark portfolios for clients of various economic sectors, notably perfumes, cosmetics, energy, consumer goods, banking, hotel and education services. He also worked extensively for foreign companies seeking specific expertise in relation to trademark matters for tech products and services, such as medical device, computer software and cryptocurrencies. His frequent travels to America and Asia have contributed to his professional experience and network. To bring a new twist to his career, in 2024 he decided to join ANDRE ROLAND.
Activities
- Audit and analysis of trademark and domain name portfolios
- Strategic advice with a focus on the specific business needs of each client
- Availability searches, registration and maintenance of trademarks
- Trademark surveillance and enforcement, oppositions and cancellation actions for non-use
- Monitoring of court actions and opposition proceedings abroad
- Drafting of contracts, notably trademark license and co-existence agreements
- Legal advice in specific fields related to Swiss consumer law, unfair competition, swissness, etc.
Languages
French, English
Title
Master of Law
Professional experience
2024 – present | Partner, Trademark Attorney, André Roland SA |
2010 – 2023 | Partner, Chairman of the Board, Trademark Attorney, Bugnion SA |
2004 – 2010 | Partner, Member of the Board, Trademark Attorney, Bugnion SA |
1998 – 2003 | Associate, Trademark Attorney, Bugnion SA |
1995 – 1997 | Trainee Lawyer, Etude de Me Claude Aberle |
Education
1991 – 1995 | Master of Law, University of Geneva, Switzerland |
Memberships
AIBL | Association of International Business Lawyers (co-president between 2010 and 2013) |
INTA | International Trademark Association |
ASPTA | Association of Swiss Patent and Trademark Attorneys |
AROPI | Association Romande de Propriété Intellectuelle |