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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Registering a design in Switzerland
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Brochure: Design protection | ||||
Application to register a design | ||||
Guide for registering a design | ||||
Leaflet: Illustrations for protecting designs | ||||
Costs and fees | Online | Online | Online | Online |
IPI Fee Ordinance | Online | Online | Online | |
| Guidelines in design matters | ||||
| Archive: Design Guidelines | online | online |
The IPI's publication organ
Classification tool
Register changes
Registering a design in Europe
Registering an international design
Specialised attorneys and consultants
Enforcing design rights
News
20.02.2026 | Trade Marks, Dienstleistungen - OnlineServices
Completely redesigned classification tool now available to trade mark applicants
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12.02.2026 | Media release, News
Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (CICI): Zug retains the top spot, while Jura moves up the ranks
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Events
30.10.2025 | Law and policy, Event, Copyright
Creativity and AI: how can copyright law cope with change?
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