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
Submitting your application
How do I apply to register a design?
Applying to register a design is really easy. All you need is:
- At the minimum a good illustration of your design (i.e. a drawing, a photo)
Representation of a design - The application form (only available in the official Swiss languages):
In German
In French
In Italian
You can find a detailed explanation of the application form in the Guide for registering a design.
Filing the application
Send us the completed design application form together with the illustrations as soon as possible:
- By email design.admin@ekomm.ipi.ch
- By post
- By hand
If you have any questions, contact us before submitting your application form. We're happy to provide you with quick and straightforward assistance.
News
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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24.05.2023 | Media release, Copyright
Online service providers are to remunerate use of journalistic works
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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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