22.06.2020 | Patents, IPI
SMEs used the lockdown period to develop new ideas – an insight into an initiative of the IPI during the coronavirus crisis
During the coronavirus crisis, the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) supported...
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08.06.2020 | Patents
More support for innovative SMEs and start-ups – assisted patent searches at a reduced fee until the end of 2020
The initiative of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) to support...
Whether its our Müesli, smartphones or medication – intellectual property is ever-present in our lives. Our blog offers you an insight into the fascinating world of trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.
Christoph Fahrni is passionate about design. But it’s not stylish chairs he designs – he ensures that recycling containers are functional and blend in with their surroundings. He systematically applies for design protection for his products. This is how he keeps free-riding copycats at bay.
As part of its commitment as a national partner of Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES), at the national final of the Company Programme on 27 June, the...
Whether you are a globally active enterprise or a locally based business – a trade mark can become a precious asset. But what role does trade mark...
Keeping long-distance contact with customers throughout the coronavirus crisis – the IPI supported SMEs and start-ups by carrying out free assisted...
A new study by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property finds the number of biotech patents where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a core...
For an invention to be patented, it must be novel. But what exactly does this mean? We’re going to shed some light by explaining how even a comic...
Snakes shed their skin regularly. If they’re in the wild, their old skin is left on the ground, while for pet snakes, it ends up in the bin. But...
