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Profile
Sylvia Anthamatten is counsel in the Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Competition Team. She advises and represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property law with a particular focus on trademark, copyright, design and unfair competition law, including media and advertising law. She regularly advises clients in negotiating IP and technology-related agreements. Sylvia Anthamatten represents clients in disputes before courts and administrative bodies. She also advises on corporate and commercial law.
Sylvia Anthamatten studied at the Universities of Fribourg and Stockholm (MLaw 2008) as well as at the University of Melbourne (LL.M. 2016). She was admitted to the Swiss Bar in 2012. Before joining Walder Wyss, she worked as an attorney in a major business law firm in Zurich. Amongst others, she gathered further pratical experiences as a trainee at the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property and as a temporary inhouse counsel in a sports company.
Sylvia Anthamatten was recognized as 'Up and Coming' in the Chambers Europe Guide 2025 and awarded by WTR1000. Legal 500 also lists her as a 'Leading Associate'. Additionally, she is listed as a 'Rising Star' by Managing IP.
Sylvia Anthamatten speaks German, English and French. She is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and is admitted to practice in all Switzerland.
Sylvia Anthamatten studied at the Universities of Fribourg and Stockholm (MLaw 2008) as well as at the University of Melbourne (LL.M. 2016). She was admitted to the Swiss Bar in 2012. Before joining Walder Wyss, she worked as an attorney in a major business law firm in Zurich. Amongst others, she gathered further pratical experiences as a trainee at the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property and as a temporary inhouse counsel in a sports company.
Sylvia Anthamatten was recognized as 'Up and Coming' in the Chambers Europe Guide 2025 and awarded by WTR1000. Legal 500 also lists her as a 'Leading Associate'. Additionally, she is listed as a 'Rising Star' by Managing IP.
Sylvia Anthamatten speaks German, English and French. She is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and is admitted to practice in all Switzerland.
Areas of Practice
- Art & Entertainment
- Commercial Contracts
- Competition
- Corporate & Commercial
- ESG & Sustainability
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Intellectual Property
- Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer
- Litigation
- Media & Communications
- Sports
- Wettbewerbsrecht
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
BAFU veröffentlicht Vollzugshilfe zu klimabezogenen Angaben nach UWG-Revision
Walder Wyss advises UVC Partners as lead investor in USD 24 million financing round of Metafuels AG
WTR 1000 Ranking 2026
Holcim erwirbt CPC AG
Walder Wyss berät beim Teilauskauf und der Umstrukturierung von Swissbadge GmbH
Successful Registration of Colour Mark for Polaroid in Switzerland
WTR 1000 Ranking 2025
Walder Wyss advised Novo Holdings on the acquisition of Catalent
H55 - Series C Financing Closed
Walder Wyss berät die SIX Swiss Exchange bei der Lancierung einer Kennzeichnung für Aktien, die dem Pariser Klimaabkommen entsprechen
Subway® expands Presence in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with Convenience House Schweiz AG
Walder Wyss advised Neustark AG on USD 69m Financing Round
Promotions at Walder Wyss
Die Swisscanto Stiftungen heissen wieder Servisa
Inflexion erwirbt Mehrheitsbeteiligung an dss+ von Gyrus Capital
Sagard NewGen erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an der Unit8
UBS Switzerland and Credit Suisse - EUR 250m financing of Guess Europe
PostFinance übernimmt das E-Invoicing-Geschäft von SIX Paynet
Beförderungen bei Walder Wyss
Flokk AS übernimmt Giroflex
BAFU veröffentlicht Vollzugshilfe zu klimabezogenen Angaben nach UWG-Revision
Walder Wyss advises UVC Partners as lead investor in USD 24 million financing round of Metafuels AG
WTR 1000 Ranking 2026
Holcim erwirbt CPC AG
Walder Wyss berät beim Teilauskauf und der Umstrukturierung von Swissbadge GmbH
Successful Registration of Colour Mark for Polaroid in Switzerland
WTR 1000 Ranking 2025
Walder Wyss advised Novo Holdings on the acquisition of Catalent
H55 - Series C Financing Closed
Walder Wyss berät die SIX Swiss Exchange bei der Lancierung einer Kennzeichnung für Aktien, die dem Pariser Klimaabkommen entsprechen
Subway® expands Presence in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with Convenience House Schweiz AG
Walder Wyss advised Neustark AG on USD 69m Financing Round
Promotions at Walder Wyss
Die Swisscanto Stiftungen heissen wieder Servisa
Inflexion erwirbt Mehrheitsbeteiligung an dss+ von Gyrus Capital
Sagard NewGen erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an der Unit8
UBS Switzerland and Credit Suisse - EUR 250m financing of Guess Europe
PostFinance übernimmt das E-Invoicing-Geschäft von SIX Paynet
Beförderungen bei Walder Wyss
Flokk AS übernimmt Giroflex
Articles
Switzerland: Avoiding greenwashing risks in climate-related claims
Plant-Based Naming Under Pressure: Milk is Milk and Chicken is Chicken - Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court Rulings and EU Developments
Climate-Related Claims under the Unfair Competition Act: New Enforcement Aid from the Federal Office for the Environment
Klimabezogene Angaben unter dem UWG: Neue Vollzugshilfe des BAFU
Swissness under Scrutiny: Substance over Story
Als ob Testarossa nicht Ferrari sein könnte: Fragen des rechtserhaltenden Markengebrauchs
FRIDA KAHLO v. FRIDA - When Similar Names Do Not Confuse
Intellectual Property Guide 2026
Remuneration for Journalistic Content on Online Platforms: The Federal Council's Dispatch on Amending the Copyright Act
Greenwashing: Overview (Switzerland)
The Battle for Reparative Claims in Copyright Law
Raising the Bar on Climate Claims Switzerland's New Greenwashing Rules
Climate Claims in Commercial Communication - The New Legal Landscape
Limited Scope of Protection for Burlington's Figurative Sock Mark
Advertising & Marketing 2024 - Switzerland
Green Advertising
New Green Advertising Guideline from the Swiss Commission for Fairness
Greenwashing in Focus of Consumer Protection: The Swiss Commission for Fairness Qualifies Further Green Advertising Statements as Unlawful
Risk to the Recognition of Shape Marks' Inherent Distinctiveness - 3D Sign for Tetra Pak Was Refused Protection
FIFA's Green Claims of a Climate Neutral 2022 World Cup in Qatar Have Been Disqualified
Bulls vs. Dragons - Mystical Creatures and Energy Drinks: A Critical Analysis
Hermès vs. Rothschild - Are Virtual and Physical Goods Similar?
Tartlets and Trademarks - Infringement Dispute Concerning Well-Known Confectionery
QATAR 2022: Trademarks Will Still Not Compete in the Championship and How the IPI Reacts
"Fire Ring" qualifies as work of applied art under copyright law
Federal Supreme Court cancels trademarks referring to 2022 World Cup in dispute between FIFA and Puma
QATAR 2022: Trademarks Will Not Compete in the Championship
Advertising & Marketing 2022 in Switzerland
Unpronounceable Acronyms Enjoy a Limited Distinctive Character
Viagogo's Online Sale Practices Held to Be Unfair
Was macht ein Design schutzfähig und wann liegt eine Designverletzung vor? Das Bundesgericht konkretisiert die Kriterien und überwindet endgültig seine altrechtliche Praxis - Kommentar zu BGE 130 III 636 (SCHMUCKANHÄNGER)
Irreführung und Sittenwidrigkeit als Schutzausschlussgründe / Wie weit soll (und kann) das Publikum vor Marken mit irreführenden Herkunftsangaben geschützt werden? - Kommentar zu BGE 132 III 770 (COLORADO)
Lauterkeitsrechtliche Aspekte des revidierten Rechts zum Telemarketing - Änderungen im UWG im Zuge der Teilrevision des Fernmelderechts
Abandonment of Strict Swiss Practice on Trademarks Incorporating Indications of Source in Sight
Federal Supreme Court Holds that Shape of Nespresso Capsules is Technically Necessary
Swiss Producers to Benefit from Enhanced Protection of Geographical Indications at International Level
SWISS RE - WE MAKE THE WORLD MORE RESILIENT: Bundesgerichtshof bestätigt, dass Dienstleistungen nicht auf Schweizer Herkunft beschränkt sein müssen
«SWISS RE - WE MAKE THE WORLD MORE RESILIENT» - Bundesgericht bestätigt, dass die durch die Marke beanspruchten Dienstleistungen nicht auf Schweizer Ursprung begrenzt werden dürfen
Werbung & Marketing 2021 in der Schweiz
QR-Code-Warenzeichen mit eingefügtem Kreuz wurde Unterscheidungskraft zuerkannt
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Ruled on the Required Legitimate Interest in Injunctions
SWISS RE - WE MAKE THE WORLD MORE RESILIENT als nicht irreführend befunden
«SWISS RE - WIR MACHEN DIE WELT WIDERSTANDSFÄHIGER» - Die Marke hat sich ohne eine Einschränkung der Dienstleistungen auf Schweizer Ursprung als nicht irreführend herausgestellt
Revidiertes Urheberrechtsgesetz tritt am 1. April 2020 in Kraft
Due to COVID-19, the Swiss Institute of Intellectual Property suspends most of the deadlines until 20 April 2020
Strengthened position of trademark owners in the fight against counterfeiting - and more to come
Werbung und Marketing 2019 in der Schweiz
Sport & Immaterialgüterrecht
Irreführung und Sittenwidrigkeit als Schutzausschlussgründe / Wie weit soll (und kann) das Publikum vor Marken mit irreführenden Herkunftsangaben geschützt werden? - Kommentar zu BGE 132 III 770 (COLORADO)
Was macht ein Design schutzfähig und wann liegt eine Designverletzung vor? Das Bundesgericht konkretisiert die Kriterien und überwindet endgültig seine altrechtliche Praxis - Kommentar zu BGE 130 III 636 (SCHMUCKANHÄNGER)
The risk of losing trademark rights when changing the typeface of a mark
Supreme Court rules on requirements for trademark in use
Sports shoe stripes position mark succeeds on appeal
Clarification of requirements for proving lack of intention to use
By Hook or by Crook, IP piracy
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