In every university software is used, this is associated with license obligations. Various questions arise, for example:
We answer legal questions in this context and assist you in setting-up the internal policies for handling licenses. Moreover, we draft and review contracts with suppliers.
Data is an important resource for universities and is becoming increasingly important. In connection with data processing, various questions arise, for example:
We advise universities on legal questions in that regard and give specific instructions.
Universities are generally qualfify as providers of telecommunication services and are subject to the Telecommunications Act (TCA), the Federal Act on the Surveillance of Post and Telecommunications (SPTA) and the associated regulation (RPTA).
In order to be aware of the legal obligations, a university must in particular clarify the following questions:
We answer legal questions of the universities in the field of telecommunications law.
The higher education landscape is often faced with legal questions in copyright law (sometimes also in trademark, design and patent law), for example:
We answer legal questions of the universities in the field of intellectual property law.
Universities are often confronted with complex questions regarding procurement law. It is mostly unclear what legal basis is applicable and in many cases there is no consistent case law. Questions such as the following arise:
We answer legal questions of universities with respect to tenders and support them in the execution thereof.
You are welcome to contact us by telephone or e-mail:
+41 44 268 15 15
Lic. iur., Lawyer/Attorney-at-law, LL.M., CIPP/E
General Counsel
+41 44 253 98 08
nora.zinsli@switch.ch
MLaw, CIPP/E
Data Protection Officer & Legal Counsel
+41 44 253 98 06
angelo.marchetta@switch.ch
MLaw, Lawyer/Attorney-at-law
Legal Counsel
+41 44 253 98 07
benedikt.saner@switch.ch
MLaw
Legal Counsel
+41 44 253 98 03
dominik.valloni@switch.ch
MLaw, Lawyer/Attorney-at-law
Legal Counsel
+41 44 253 98 04
vera.pianezzi@switch.ch