Patent protection
What is protected? | Inventions, i.e. new technical solutions to technical problems |
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How is it protected? | Granting of the patent |
Minimum requirements |
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Not protected |
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What exceptions are there? | Private use, research and teaching |
Scope of protection | Defined in the patent claims |
Period of protection | Max. 20 years |
Common symbols or references | +pat+; pat. pend. (patent pending) |
Application fees (CH) | CHF 200 (for the application), |
Annual fees (CH) | CHF 100 for the 4th year, after which the fees increase annually |
Unique to Switzerland | There is no official examination for novelty and inventive step in Switzerland. The IPI therefore recommends carrying out a patent search. |
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