About the draft bill
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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News
01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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Revision of the Patents Act
The Patents Act is to be adapted to international standards, and the Swiss patent system is to be made more attractive to SMEs and individual inventors, in particular. The valued partially examined patent will remain in place as a low-cost and easily obtainable IP right. However, patent examinations will be supplemented by a search that determines whether the invention is eligible for protection. Swiss patents will thus become more transparent and secure. In addition, it will be possible to apply for a full examination of a patent in Switzerland. Other changes include a streamlined appeal procedure and the option of using documents in English in the patent granting procedure.
This section provides information on the ongoing legislative process regarding the partial revision of the Patents Act.
News
01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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27.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy, Conference
New international treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge adopted
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22.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy
Transparency in the area of patent rights in plant breeding
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Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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