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.
«Many SMEs are highly innovative but they lack a systematic IP strategy,» says Alban Fischer, Head of the Patent Division at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). In an interview, Mr Fischer speaks about inventors, protecting innovation and the value of patent data.
When it comes to design, Switzerland has nothing to worry about. From vegetable peelers to furniture, the Swiss railway clock, the clothes horse and...
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,...
SMEs are increasingly relying on business intelligence, i.e. the evaluation and use of their own business data, usually with the help of software...
An engineer who works for an SME has invented something and the company is now considering patenting the innovation. We take a look at the expected...
When rockets fly into space and satellites orbit the earth, Swiss technology is often involved. We investigate the important role of patents in space...
With her key holder, Karin Sieber came up with a clever solution to a problem and became an entrepreneur. We pay a visit to the business owner’s...
