Region: Switzerland

To ensure the viability of their brand’s evolving intellectual property, it is crucial that Swiss trademark owners understand and comply with proper use guidelines regulating any changes to existing marks.

16 February 2023

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

08 February 2023

Understanding Switzerland’s particular trademark use requirements is crucial for rights holders developing their protection and defence strategies and for applicants hoping to secure their marks.

26 January 2023

Our monthly column presenting insight into emerging online trends and policy developments related to domain names.

17 January 2023

In welcome news for trademark owners and applicants in Switzerland, the Federal Council has approved the reduction of various fees in connection with trademark matters.

06 January 2023

In our latest round-up, we look at the Beijing IP Court awarding Mast-Jägermeister over $1.4 million, IPONZ celebrating a decade of the Madrid System, and much more.

23 December 2022

Our monthly column presenting insight into emerging online trends and policy developments related to domain names.

15 December 2022

The decision highlights the importance of registering trademark rights as early as possible.

14 December 2022

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2022/2023

The basic principles for trademark protection in Switzerland are contained in the Federal Act on the Protection of Trademarks and Indications of Source and the Trademark Protection Ordinance.

14 December 2022

In our latest round-up, we look at a Shanghai court sentencing an infringer to five years in prison, Louis Vuitton prevailing in India, and much more.

08 November 2022