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
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Registering a design in Europe
Registering an international design
Specialised attorneys and consultants
Enforcing design rights
News
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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