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Protecting your brand and intellectual property in Switzerland
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Protecting your brand and intellectual property in Switzerland

December 5, 20256 min read

Protecting your brand is a strategic investment for your business.

Registration with IPI

  • Federal Institute of Intellectual Property
  • Cost: CHF 550 for one class of goods/services
  • Protection for 10 years, renewable
  • Timeline: approximately 6 months

    • Types of protection

  • Word mark (name)
  • Figurative mark (logo)
  • Combined mark (name + logo)

    • International protection

  • Madrid System for international registration
  • Possibility to file in the EU via EUIPO
  • Variable costs depending on targeted countries