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Registering a geographical indication abroad
The Lisbon System enables the protection of an appellation of origin (AO) or a geographical indication (GI) through a quick and simple registration procedure.

You can request to extend the protection of your Swiss AO or GI to the member states of the Lisbon System with a single application. Your application will then be subject to a substantive examination in each member state. If it is approved, you will obtain a high level of protection for your denomination for an unlimited period of time in each country participating in the Lisbon System.
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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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