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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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The Institute Council
The Institute Council – which is elected by Switzerland's Federal Council – is the IPI's supreme supervisory body with regard to the operational management of the IPI.
Composition
- Corina Eichenberger-Walther, Attorney-at-Law and mediator, President of the Institute Council, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Caroline Perriard, lic. iur. LL.M., Director Data Protection & Privacy at BRP Bizzozero & Partners SA, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Luc-E. Amgwerd, lic. iur., Co-founder of Gjosa SA, vice president of the Institute Council, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Daniela Marino, Dr. Sc., CEO of CUTISS AG, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Yves Bugmann, lic. iur., President Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Peter Walser, Dr. Sc. Nat. ETH, Patent Attorney, appointed until 31.12.2027
- Evelyn Zwick, Dipl. Phys. ETH, Patent Attorney, appointed until 31.12.2027
News
20.02.2026 | Trade Marks, Dienstleistungen - OnlineServices
Completely redesigned classification tool now available to trade mark applicants
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12.02.2026 | Media release, News
Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (CICI): Zug retains the top spot, while Jura moves up the ranks
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Events
30.10.2025 | Law and policy, Event, Copyright
Creativity and AI: how can copyright law cope with change?
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