Carry out a search before applying to register your trade make to ensure that it doesn’t infringe the rights of others, e.g. earlier trade marks.
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In the examination on filing, the list of goods and services are checked. If your application consists of terms that are included in the IPI's database your application qualifies for an early trade mark examination.
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Your application will be published on www.swissreg.ch You can check the status of your application here at any time.

We examine to see whether there are any formal or substantive deficiencies in the application. If this is the case, we will object to your application. You then have the possibility of remedying the deficiencies Further info.

The three-month opposition period begins once the registration has been published.

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The three-month opposition period begins from the date of publication on Swissreg. Owners of an earlier trade mark that is identical or similar to your own can file opposition to your trade mark during this period.

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