We are delighted to announce that P&TS has joined the Swiss LegalTech Association (SLTA) as a corporate member. This step reflects our long-standing commitment to working at the intersection of technology and law, and our intention to actively contribute to the future of legal technology in Switzerland.
IP and IT Law Rooted in Technology
P&TS is one of Switzerland’s leading patent and trademark law firms, with offices in Neuchâtel and Zurich. Our 35 experts cover a broad technological spectrum – from micro-technology and biotech to AI – advising clients ranging from independent inventors to multinational corporations, with particular expertise in supporting startups. We work closely with our clients to identify the best strategy to protect their innovations across 65 countries.
Beyond traditional IP services, P&TS has developed a unique expertise that combines engineering know-how with legal sophistication. Within our team are specialists in IT law who advise software companies and AI developers on AI Act compliance, software patents, licensing (including open source), copyright, and privacy law. Our lawyers work alongside engineers, which allows us to provide practical, technology-aware legal guidance. We solve problems at the intersection of code and law.
Our Commitment to IT Law
“When I set up my innovation-focused consulting firm in the late 1990s, it was a pivotal moment in the world of IP, due to the end of the telecoms monopoly and the possibility of patenting software. Since then, P&TS has continually adapted its expertise and services in keeping with this pioneering spirit. In recent years, many companies have begun to question the complex regulations surrounding IT law and, more specifically, the dos and don’ts. Because the protection of inventions extends far beyond IP, we have developed a unique techno-legal expertise that enables us to provide our clients with the most efficient support on issues such as AI law, software licensing, the legal management of IT projects, and matters relating to the implementation of cloud-based services.”
Christophe Saam, Founder & CEO, P&TS
About the Swiss LegalTech Association (SLTA)
The Swiss LegalTech Association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a legal community for all stakeholders who seek to apply legal technology in their work. It brings together lawyers, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and professionals, supporting the legal industry with a better understanding of the technology market. The SLTA fosters Switzerland’s development as a hub for legal technology and is publicly recognised as the industry representative, with a consultative voice on relevant legislation.
Looking Ahead
Our work lies precisely at the intersection of technology and law. By joining the Swiss LegalTech Association, we look forward to sharing our expertise in intellectual property and IT law, and to contributing to the organisation’s mission and projects. We believe that our techno-legal perspective, where engineering know-how meets legal understanding, will be a meaningful contribution to this growing community.
Discover our profile on the Swiss LegalTech Association website.
