15.01.2020 | Media release, Law and policy
Greater efficiency in the fight against counterfeiting
Whether it is counterfeit watches or handbags, it should soon be easier for the Federal Customs...
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18.12.2019 | IPI, Law and policy
The motion “Towards a modern Swiss patent” has been approved – the IPI is preparing a preliminary draft of the revision of the Patents Act
The National Council, as second chamber, has approved the motion “Towards a modern Swiss patent”...
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.
A Swiss chocolate manufacturer wanted to protect a Santa Claus – if only it hadn’t been for Coca Cola.
SMEs are increasingly relying on business intelligence, i.e. the evaluation and use of their own business data, usually with the help of software...
When rockets fly into space and satellites orbit the earth, Swiss technology is often involved. We investigate the important role of patents in space...
Every 26 April marks World Intellectual Property Day, which this year is dedicated to intellectual property (IP) rights in the sports world. The...
The award-winning short film ‘IPDENTICAL’ illustrates what everyday life would be like without intellectual property – grey and monotonous. The same...
