Shapes and forms i.e. the exterior appearance of an object

Registration in the design register

• Novel

• Overall impression must clearly differentiate from existing shapes and forms

• Not against public order or public morality

• Purely technical functions

• Ideas and concepts

• Anything that violates federal law (e.g. protection of coats of arms) and treaties

None

Defined by the illustration of the design

5 years (renewable thereafter 4 × 5 years) 

Maximum of 25 years

mod. dep.
Use optional; misuse punishable by law

CHF 200 (basic fee) including publication of one illustration

CHF 200 (5 years)

• Publication can be deferred for up to 30 months

• Novelty not examined for