01.04.2020 | Copyright, Law and policy
From now on, even your amateur snaps are protected by copyright!
Whether an artistic photograph, an amateur snap, or a standard product photo – under the modernised...
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12.03.2020 | IP news, Patents
Switzerland sets a new record for European patent applications
In 2019, the number of patent applications originating from Switzerland filed with the European...
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.
It’s no April Fools – since 1 April, there are new rules for photographs in Switzerland. All photographs are protected by copyright, even your own casual snaps. Anyone who wants to use a photo has to ask the owner for permission. What else do you need to know? Our tips will put you in the picture.
«Many SMEs are highly innovative but they lack a systematic IP strategy,» says Alban Fischer, Head of the Patent Division at the Swiss Federal...
A Swiss chocolate manufacturer wanted to protect a Santa Claus – if only it hadn’t been for Coca Cola.
When it comes to design, Switzerland has nothing to worry about. From vegetable peelers to furniture, the Swiss railway clock, the clothes horse and...
Young entrepreneurs who are familiar trade marks and copyright are at an advantage. This is why teams participating in Young Enterprise Switzerland...
Researcher, entrepreneur and CEO Olga Dubey began to explore resistance to fungi during her PhD at the University of Lausanne. This led to the...
When we hear the word ‘design’, we inevitably think of a uniquely-shaped table, the dynamic lines of a chair or a distinctive handbag. However,...
