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.
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Technical problems
Have you come up against technical problems? Look through the patent literature. Among the millions of patent documents, you can find solutions or sources of inspiration. Pay attention to patent information in other technology sectors as well.
Have you recently done a search? Searches are only snapshots! Every 30 seconds a new patent is being published somewhere in the world.
Resources
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Patent database: It provides information on Swiss patents, published Swiss patent applications and European patents effective in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- www.espacenet.com: The online database of the European Patent Organisation with over a million patent documents from all over the world.
Further information
Searches
- Assisted Patent Search: Make use of the expertise of one of our patent experts in Bern for a half day: accompanied by an expert, you search online databases and get a first overview of the state of the art for your idea or invention.
- Professional searches: A technology and patent search by a specialist can give you information about the state of the art in your technology sector.
News
18.09.2023 | IPI
STOP PIRACY has elected a new president
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28.06.2023 | Patents, Trade Marks, Designs
Harmonisation and partial revision of guidelines as of 1 July 2023
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16.06.2023 | Patents, Trade Marks, Designs, IPI
The IPI simplifies IP rights management with new online services
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Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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