Design protection
What is protected? | 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 are the exceptions? | None |
Scope of protection | Defined by the representation |
Period of protection | 5 years (renewable thereafter 4 × 5 years up to a maximum of 25 years) |
Indications of protection | mod. dep. Use optional, misuse punishable by law |
Application fees (CH) | 200 CHF (basic fee) including publication of one representation |
Renewal / maintenance fees (CH) | 200 CHF (5 years) |
Unique to Switzerland |
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Stakeholder Discussions on: Innovation, availability and affordability of medical products. Can we achieve it all?
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