This country study examines the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the field of intellectual property in Switzerland. DLT is commonly referred to as ‘blockchain’. The study focuses on use cases involving this new technology and on the opportunities and challenges it presents. 

How well are inventors and creative people supported with their questions about protecting their intellectual property? This study provides an overview of such support services in Switzerland.

Through interviews, surveys and an economic analysis, the study examines the extent to which the Swiss patent system could be improved.

In addition to two articles, this publication provides a methodology for evaluating geographical indications in terms of their economic, social and environmental impact.

Three studies were written as part of the SME-IP Project on the many facets of SMEs' dealings with intellectual property and the support offered to them.

A legal opinion on the compatibility of the disclosure obligation in implementing the ‘access and benefit sharing’ idea with the ratification of WIPO’s Patent Law Treaty (PLT).

This legal opinion shows the scope for action in implementing Directive 98/44/EC and has arisen in the context of the discussions on the harmonisation of Swiss law with this Directive.

This report presents the results of a survey of the Swiss biotechnology industry. In focus is the influence of patents on biotechnological inventions.