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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Patent attorney associations in CH and FL
The VESPA, ASPTA and LIPAV represent independent patent attorneys. You can find a patent attorney of your choice through the member directories. They will advise you on all issues concerning patent protection and can represent you in the examination procedure before the European Patent Office.
VESPA
Member list of the Association of Swiss and European Patent Attorneys in Private Practice (VESPA).
ASPTA
Member list of the Association of Swiss Patent and Trademark Attorneys (ASPTA).
LIPAV
Member list of the Liechtenstein Patent Attorneys Association (LIPAV).
In addition, there is also the Association of Swiss Industry Patent Attorneys VIPS/ACBIS and the Swiss Association of French-Speaking Patent Specialists AROPI.
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