Michael Treis
Michael Treis is Senior Counsel with the Firm's Intellectual Property Team in Switzerland. He advises on all aspects of IP protection and acts for companies before the Swiss courts. Michael has written on numerous related issues and has taught IP law at the University of St. Gallen. He began his career as an IP attorney of Baker McKenzie in 1989 and built up its Swiss IP practice from 1993 - 2022. He is ranked by Chambers Global and Legal 500 as a leading IP attorney in Switzerland. Michael has a wide range of experience in trademark, copyright, design and unfair competition issues and his practice covers IP advisory, prosecution and litigation. He advises a range of Swiss and global clients such as Apple, BAT, Dior and LVMH. · Baker McKenzie AG
About
Senior Counsel specializing in all aspects of IP protection, with a focus on trademark, copyright, design, and unfair competition. Experienced in IP advisory, prosecution, and litigation before Swiss courts. Built up Baker McKenzie's Swiss IP practice from 1993 to 2022. Ranked by Chambers Global and Legal 500 as a leading IP attorney in Switzerland.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- University of Munich (Dr. iur.) (1990)
- University of Munich (Bar Exam) (1988)
- University of Lausanne (1983)
Admissions
- Switzerland