Legal Articles: Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, IPR in Switzerland
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Navigating Trademark Excellence: A Guide to Registration in Switzerland
Jan
Embarking on the journey of trademark registration is a strategic step for businesses in Switzerland. This guide unfolds a comprehensive approach, offering insights into the process of creating a trademark registration dossier for submission to the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). Understanding Trademarks: In the diverse landscape of Switzerland, trademark registration is the […]
Legal notes to copyright registration in Switzerland
Apr
Copyright registration in Switzerland. Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Switzerland ranks highly on some international metrics, including economic competitiveness and human development. Its cities such as Zürich, Geneva, and Basel rank among the highest in the world in terms of quality […]
Legal notes to patent registration in Switzerland
Aug
Patent registration in Switzerland. Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Switzerland ranks highly on some international metrics, including economic competitiveness and human development. Its cities such as Zürich, Geneva, and Basel rank among the highest in the world in terms of quality […]
The United Kingdom and Switzerland have agreed to work more closely on IP issues.
Apr
Last week, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and its Swiss counterpart, the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, signed a “declaration of intention” to “concentrate on sharing of best practice in areas of common interest.” It will include a variety of activities, including: exchange of experiences, knowledge and expertise on programmes, tools, platforms and policies […]
Trademark Registration in Switzerland
Aug
In Switzerland, trademark applications must be filed with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE in German, IPI in French). Please keep in mind that Switzerland is NOT a member of the European Union and therefore European Union trademarks do NOT provide protection in Switzerland. Switzerland is a member state of the Madrid Protocol. As a result, this country can […]