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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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Swiss patent applications
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Brochure: Patent applications | ||||||
Application for the grant of a patent for Switzerland and Liechtenstein | PDF | PDF | PDF | |||
Designation of inventor Waiver of inventors designation | PDF | PDF | PDF | |||
Patent Examination Guidelines |
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Leaflet: Patent claims | ||||||
Guidelines in patent matters from 1 July 2023 | ||||||
Application for the grant of a supplementary protection certificate for pharmaceuticals and pesticides | ||||||
Application for the grant of a paediatric supplementary protection certificate | ||||||
Application for the extension of a supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products | ||||||
Request for deposited material to be made available and declaration of committment | Word | Word | Word | |||
Costs and fees | Online | Online | Online | Online | ||
IPI Fee Ordinance | Online | Online | Online | |||
Archive: Patent Examination Guidelines | Online | Online | Online | Online |
Technical documentation | DE | FR | IT | EN |
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Leaflet: How should the technical documents be presented? | PDF | |||
Leaflet: Preparing the technical documents | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Everyday life | PDF | |||
Example of a patent specification: Work processes/transportation | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Chemistry | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Textiles | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Construction | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Mechanical engineering/lighting | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Physics | ||||
Example of a patent specification: Electrical engineering | ||||
Leaflet: Patent kind codes |
International patent applications
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Patent attorneys
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List of patent attorney offices participating in the IP Advisory Network. | ||||
Swiss Patent Attorney Register | Online | Online | Online | Online |
Request of entry in the Patent Attorney Register | Word | Word | Word | Word |
Association of Swiss and European Patent Attorneys in Private Practice (VESPA) | Online | Online | ||
Association of Swiss Patent and Trademark Attorneys (VSP - ASCPI - ASPTA) | Online | Online | Online | |
Liechtenstein Patent Attorneys Association (LIPAV) | Online | |||
Association of Swiss Industry Patent Attorneys (VIPS/ACBIS) | Online | |||
Swiss Association of French-Speaking Patent Specialists (AROPI) | Online |
News
24.02.2025 | Media release
Federal Council elected Vincenza Trivigno to the IPI’s Institute Council
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20.02.2025 | Law and policy, Copyright
AI regulation in Switzerland: Federal Council chooses a sectoral approach
...more