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Ideas, mere labor (e.g. putting together a telephone book), concepts or instructions for humans (e.g. food recipes) do not fall under copyright, even if they possess individual character. Laws, ordinances and other governmental decrees as well as decisions, protocols and reports made by officials and public administrators, means of payment, patent documents, and published patent applications are also not protected.
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14.05.2025 | Media release, Law and policy, News
Simplified destruction of counterfeits in small consignments
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30.04.2025 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy
Patents Ordinance to be adapted and modernised in line with revised Patents Act
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24.02.2025 | Media release
Federal Council elected Vincenza Trivigno to the IPI’s Institute Council
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