Region: Switzerland

How to protect trademarks against non-use effects in Switzerland

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

Domain Watch: recent developments in internet policy, governance and use (January 2023)

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

17 January 2023

Trademark application fees to be reduced in 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

Switzerland to reduce trademark fees; ICANN CEO resigns; USPTO extends NFT consultation deadline – news digest

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

Domain Watch: recent developments in internet policy, governance and use (December 2022)

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

15 December 2022

Blow for Apple as court confirms refusal to register podcast icon as a trademark

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

14 December 2022

Switzerland: Trademark procedures and strategies

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

Red Cross considers digital emblem; Pokémon card counterfeiter arrested; IPONZ updates guidelines – news digest

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

“If something is not visible financially, senior management will not pay attention”: INTA president expands on IP reporting efforts

Zeeger Vink provided an update on the association's activities on IP reporting at WIPO conversation on intangible asset finance

03 November 2022

Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play (November 2022)

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

01 November 2022