Design protection
What is protected? | Shapes and forms i.e. the exterior appearance of an object |
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How does it become protected? | Registration in the design register |
Minimum requirements |
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No protection for |
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What exceptions are there? | None |
Scope of protection | Defined by the illustration of the design |
Period of protection | 5 years (renewable thereafter 4 × 5 years) Maximum of 25 years |
Indications of protection | mod. dep. |
Application fee (CH) | CHF 200 (basic fee) including publication of one illustration |
Renewal fee (CH) | CHF 200 (5 years) |
Unique to Switzerland |
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