For IP professionals
This is the portal for professionals working in the field of intellectual property. Here you'll find direct access to all necessary resources.
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News
27.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy, Conference
New international treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge adopted
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Design protection
What is protected? | Shapes and forms i.e. the exterior appearance of an object |
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How does it become protected? | Registration in the design register |
Minimum requirements |
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No protection for |
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What exceptions are there? | None |
Scope of protection | Defined by the illustration of the design |
Period of protection | 5 years (renewable thereafter 4 × 5 years) Maximum of 25 years |
Indications of protection | mod. dep. |
Application fee (CH) | CHF 200 (basic fee) including publication of one illustration |
Renewal fee (CH) | CHF 200 (5 years) |
Unique to Switzerland |
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News
27.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy, Conference
New international treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge adopted
...more
22.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy
Transparency in the area of patent rights in plant breeding
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Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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