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.
The world of consumer goods is full of products advertised with the Swiss cross. But by no means are prod-ucts as Swiss as many customers would like them to be, even though specific criteria for using the «Swiss» label are enshrined in law. So what actually happens when a producer doesn’t abide by these rules? And what is the IPI’s role in the fight against the wrongful use of Swiss geographical indications of source?
