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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18.12.2024 | Patents
Change to the practice regarding the initiation of patent examinations
In view of the entry into force of the revised Patents Act, the mechanism initiating the request to...
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26.09.2024 | Patents, IPI, News
Switzerland remains the leader in innovation
Switzerland has been named the most innovative country in the world for the 14th consecutive year....
Speak with an IP expert and ask them your initial questions about protecting your innovations and creations.
We’ll inform you about your options for using IP rights effectively.
Obtain free initial advice from attorneys in the Advisory Network on questions relating to patent protection and the copyright protection of software.
An expert from your technical field will show you how to search through freely available patent databases yourself.
03.12.2024 | Media release
Caroline Perriard elected to the IPI’s Institute Council by the Federal Council
At its meeting on 2 December 2024, the Federal Council elected Caroline Perriard to the Institute...
25.11.2024 | Designs
International treaty on design rights adopted
The Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty successfully ended on Friday, 22...
07.11.2024 | Media release
Creative work, AI and the platform economy
Four hundred participants attend CLTR 2024 in Basel When the computer becomes your competitor: at...
23.10.2024 | Event, Indications of source, IPI, News
1st international meeting of legal experts on geographical indications
The IPI is pleased to have supported the international organisation for geographical indications,...
18.09.2024 | Event, Veranstaltungen
Conférence sur le partage de données – 17 octobre 2024
« Données industrielles : Une richesse à exploiter » L'événement organisé par la HEIG-VD en...
02.09.2024 | Training, IPI
IP Academy – new information services for the Swiss innovation landscape
We’ve always provided individuals, start-ups and SMEs with the best possible information so that...
13.02.2023 | Training, Event
Zoom event ‘Top tips to protect your business ideas’
You often hear people using the term ‘intellectual property’ or ‘IP’ in the entrepreneurial world....