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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27.01.2025 | Patents, Law and policy
The fully revised Patents Ordinance will be submitted for consultation in April
The revised Patents Act passed by Parliament governs the new features in the Swiss patent system....
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13.01.2025 | Trade Marks
Figurative elements can now also be searched in Swissreg
We’re pleased to bring you some good news. From now on, you can search for the figurative elements...
Acquire valuable knowledge about patents, trade marks and designs in compact workshops in small groups.
Get an overview of IP rights in this online introduction to IP.
These workshops cover specific topics, such as the requirements for protecting trade marks, protection of software and copyright issues.
In this course, you’ll take a look at examples of various IP strategies in preparation for creating your own IP strategy.
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...
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...
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....