"Swissness"
The new "Swissness" legislation strengthens the designation "Switzerland" and the Swiss cross. It helps to prevent and curb their misuse so that the value of the "Swiss" label is maintained in the long term.
For IP professionals
This is the portal for professionals working in the field of intellectual property. Here you'll find direct access to all necessary resources.
Quick links
- Trade Mark Database
- Register changes for trade marks
- Swissreg
- Madrid Monitor
- TMview
- E-trademark
- International trade mark registration
- Trade Mark Guidelines (German, French, Italian)
- Classification tool for trade marks
- Trade mark examination support tool
- Trade marks: Costs and fees
- Trade marks: WIPO fee calculator
- Cancellation procedure for trade marks on the grounds of non-use
- Protected public signs: Abbreviations
- Protected public signs: Other signs (emblems)
- Directory of Intellectual Property Offices
- Trade marks: News Service Archive
- Patents: Patent Examination Guidelines (German, French)
- Patents: Fees
Trade mark protection
| What is protected? | Registered signs from misuse by others |
|---|---|
| How does it become protected? | Registration in the trade mark register |
| Minimum requirements |
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| No protection for |
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| What are the exceptions? | When not used as a trade mark |
| Scope of protection | Defined by the sign and the goods and services classes |
| Period of protection | 10 years (indefinitely renewable) |
| Indications of protection |
Use optional, wrongful use punishable by law |
| Application fees (CH) | CHF 550 |
| Renewal / maintenance fees (CH) | CHF 700 (10 years) |
| Unique to Switzerland | Infringement of earlier IP rights not examined for (trade mark search recommended) |
Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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