01.01.2021 | Law and policy
The sic! journal in partnership with the Helbing Lichtenhahn Verlag from 2021
The sic! journal for intellectual property, information and competition law has been published...
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18.12.2020 | Media release, Indications of source, Law and policy
The ‘Swiss’ brand is adequately protected
The legal criteria for the long-term protection of ‘Swissness’ are fulfilling their purpose. This...
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.
Drawings are what give inventions a face in patent specifications. Sometimes, they are even mini-masterpieces. Once drawn by hand, they have long since been created on computers. Nevertheless, one thing remains the same – the sketch mustn't reveal too much, otherwise it will render any subsequent invention impossible. A glance over the shoulders of patent illustrators.
Who doesn't fondly remember the carefree Christmases as a child in Switzerland, watching your parents' every move with rosy cheeks and gleaming eyes...
In his workshops, Matthias Käch shows young entrepreneurs what’s important when it comes to intellectual property rights. In the following interview,...
A ‘strong’ trade mark not only conveys qualities and characteristics, it also has a good chance of being protected.
Seashells inspired a dental surgeon to rethink the design of implants. The story of an idea that resulted in both a patent and a start-up.
A trade mark can be registered quickly online. But those who submit an application without doing prior research put their young brand at risk and may...
A few years ago, Jennifer West had an idea for a product. She had put the idea on the back burner for a few years , but it wouldn’t let her be. “I...
