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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Why patent an invention?
A patent offers many benefits, including:
- As a patent owner, you can exclusively use your invention commercially for up to 20 years – and so prevent others from producing or selling it. During this time, you can recoup the costs of research and development and make money from your invention.
- You can trade your patent as you would other goods. For example, you can sell it or you can licence it, which means allowing others to use it under certain conditions. You can also pledge it or bequeath it.
- You can caution anyone who copies your invention on the basis of your patent rights. Problems can therefore possibly be solved without having to take legal action. In a second step, you can bring an action for infringement before the Federal Patent Court.
- Patents are proof of a company's innovative strength. They can enhance a company's reputation, help with marketing and facilitate the search for investors.
Is it worth patenting your invention? See also Alternatives to patenting.
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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