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Whether its our Müesli, smartphones or medication – intellectual property is ever-present in our lives. Our blog offers you an insight into the fascinating world of trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.

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Using photos for your SME – use your own images wherever possible. Photo: iStock

03.03.2021 | Anatol Heib

Need photos for your SME? Here’s how to do it right

Due to a revision all photos are now protected by copyright in Switzerland. This also has implications for companies. We take a look at what SMEs…

On a mission for intellectual property – Matthias Käch, Senior IP Trainer at the IPI. Photo: IPI

12.11.2020 | Anatol Heib

Even friends need contracts

In his workshops, Matthias Käch shows young entrepreneurs what’s important when it comes to intellectual property rights. In the following interview,…

From 1 April 2020, in Switzerland, all photos are protected by copyright. Photo: Unsplash

01.04.2020 | Anatol Heib

Your photos. Your copyright. Tips on the new copyright protection for photographs

It’s no April Fools – since 1 April, there are new rules for photographs in Switzerland. All photographs are protected by copyright, even your own…

Matthias Käch explains the basics of trade marks and copyright.

16.10.2019 | Anatol Heib

Intellectual property – young entrepreneurs learn from the mistakes of large enterprises

Young entrepreneurs who are familiar trade marks and copyright are at an advantage. This is why teams participating in Young Enterprise Switzerland…

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