Ursula In-Albon

Ursula In-Albon is an attorney-at-law and partner at Troller Hitz Troller, a Swiss intellectual property firm, where she practises from the Berne office. A seasoned IP litigator and former IP judge, she has been named IP Litigation Law Expert of the Year in Switzerland at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.

A career devoted to intellectual property

In-Albon studied at the University of Berne and was admitted to the bar in 1998. She joined Troller Hitz Troller in 1999 and became a partner in September 2003. Earlier in her career she served as a judge at the Federal Appeals Commission for Intellectual Property, giving her an adjudicator's perspective that informs her advocacy today. She has extensive experience across every field of intellectual property law, including trademark, design and copyright, as well as unfair competition, advertising and domain name law.

A particular focus of her work is advising brand owners on the development of trademark strategies and representing them in infringement cases. Her practice spans registration, opposition and cancellation proceedings, licensing matters, and related contract-law questions. On the contentious side, she has litigated before the Swiss cantonal courts, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, as well as before arbitration panels, the breadth of experience that underpins her recognition as an IP litigation expert.

Trademark and IP enforcement in Switzerland

Switzerland is a key jurisdiction for intellectual property, home to numerous global brands and a sophisticated body of IP law administered by specialised institutions. Effective enforcement requires not only technical mastery of trademark, design and copyright law but also strategic judgement about when and how to litigate, negotiate or settle. In-Albon's combination of strategic advisory work and courtroom experience allows her to guide brand owners from the creation and protection of rights through to their enforcement against infringers, whether before the courts or through alternative dispute resolution.

Deep engagement with the IP community

In-Albon is a member of numerous professional associations, reflecting her standing in the international IP community. These include the International Trademark Association (INTA), the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA), MARQUES (the European association of brand owners), the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), the Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz (INGRES), the Swiss Association of Judges in Commercial Matters, and the German Association for Industrial Property and Copyright (GRUR), as well as the Bernese and Swiss bar associations and the professional network IR Global. This engagement keeps her at the forefront of developments in trademark and IP practice across Switzerland and Europe. She advises clients in German, French and English.

Troller Hitz Troller

Troller Hitz Troller is a Swiss law firm specialising in intellectual property, with a heritage in the field and offices serving clients across the country. The firm concentrates on trademark, design, copyright, unfair competition and related areas, offering both prosecution and litigation capabilities. Its focus on intellectual property makes it a natural home for a practitioner of In-Albon's depth and specialisation.

Strategy from creation to enforcement

What sets Ursula In-Albon apart is her ability to advise brand owners across the whole arc of intellectual property, from the initial development of a trademark strategy through registration and portfolio management to enforcement in the courts. Her earlier service as a judge on the Federal Appeals Commission for Intellectual Property gives her an unusual insight into how disputes are decided, which she brings to bear when advising clients on the merits and conduct of contentious matters. That blend of strategic advisory work and hard-won litigation experience, delivered in German, French and English, makes her a valued partner for domestic and international businesses protecting their brands in Switzerland.

Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026

The recognition of Ursula In-Albon as IP Litigation Law Expert of the Year in Switzerland — Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 affirms her reputation as one of the country's leading intellectual property litigators. Corporate INTL's awards identify advisers who demonstrate consistent excellence within their jurisdiction and practice area. For brand owners seeking to protect and enforce their trademarks, designs and copyrights in Switzerland, Ursula In-Albon and Troller Hitz Troller offer strategic counsel and formidable litigation experience across the Swiss court system.