"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
- Swissreg
- Madrid Monitor
- TMview
- E-trademark
- IR-online
- 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
- Trademarks: News Service Archive
- Patents: Patent Examination Guidelines (German, French)
- Patents: Fees
National intellectual property law
You can find information on the topic of intellectual property law in this section. It provides an overview of the latest national developments in the field of intellectual property and information on current legislative revisions. You can also find links to federal acts and ordinances.
News
07.06.2021 | Patents, IP news, IPI
European Inventor Award 2021: Swiss researcher in the final
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07.06.2021 | Patents, Designs, IPI
New electronic IP rights administration system for patents and designs from Summer 2021
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02.06.2021 | Copyright, Partners and initiatives
The IPI ‘Your photo. Your copyright.’ special prize awarded at the LernFilm Festival 2021
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