Ada Sofie Altobelli

Switzerland flag Swiss

8+ years of experience

Language:

English, German

Italian

Present Function:

Judge at the Swiss Sports Tribunal.

General Expertise:

Technical Expertise:

Certifications and/or licenses
Admitted to the Bar in Switzerland (2022).

Professional legal or litigation experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC

Arbitrator, Swiss Sports Tribunal (Tribunal Suisse du Sport) since 2024, serving in sports-related disciplinary and ethics proceedings, including anti-doping matters, with application of procedural fairness and arbitration best practices. Former Research and Teaching Assistant (four years) to Prof. Dr. iur. Peter Picht, Chair of Intellectual Property and Competition Law, University of Zurich, conducting research and case analysis in patent law, FRAND licensing, competition law, and arbitration. Attorney-at-Law (three years) at MLL Legal AG, Zurich, advising and representing clients in intellectual property (patents, trademarks, designs, copyright), commercial, and sports-related disputes, including arbitration under institutional rules such as the ICC and Swiss Rules. Legal Intern at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, assisting the International Court of Arbitration in case administration under the ICC Rules. Legal Intern in Arbitration and Commercial Law at Carvalho, Machado, Deffenti & Timm (Porto Alegre, Brazil), supporting domestic and international arbitration matters, including IP-related commercial disputes.

Professional technical experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC
Research and Teaching Assistant (four years) to Prof. Dr. iur. Peter Picht, Chair of Intellectual Property and Competition Law at the University of Zurich, conducting research and case analysis in patent law and FRAND licensing, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, including standardisation and innovation-related matters. Attorney-at-Law (three years) at MLL Legal AG, Zurich, advising clients across various technology sectors—including civil engineering, retail, and pharmaceuticals—on patent disputes, technology transfer, licensing, and R&D agreements, as well as soft IP matters (trademarks, designs, copyright). Gained in-house experience through a five-month secondment as Legal Counsel at Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund (Zurich), advising on patent and R&D matters in the retail sector, including dental and medical technologies, and drafting and negotiating R&D agreements relating to textile and medical research projects, as well as supporting internal technology transfer initiatives.

Memberships and/or accreditations
Appointment as Arbitrator, Swiss Sports Tribunal (Tribunal Suisse du Sport), 2024.

Member of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA).

Member of LES Switzerland, Head of Switzerland for YMC LESI.