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Trademark Registration in Switzerland- Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademarks in Switzerland are administered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle – IPI). Switzerland is not an EU member but is part of the European single market via bilateral agreements. It is a member of the Madrid Protocol.

How the Switzerland Trademark Registration Works?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Switzerland.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) and Swiss courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Switzerland.

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How the Switzerland Trademark Registration Works

The Sweitzerland  trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

1

Filing

The application is filed with IPI (nationally) through the online system (e-trademark) or by post.

2

Examination

The IPI conducts a detailed examination for formalities, absolute grounds, and conflicts with prior registered Swiss marks. This is a rigorous process.

3

Acceptance & Publication

Once accepted, the mark is published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SOGC) and on Swissreg.

4

Opposition Period

After registration and publication, third parties may file an opposition within 3 months from the publication date. Oppositions may be based on prior Swiss rights or well-known marks.

5

Registration

If no opposition is filed, or if any opposition is resolved in favour of the applicant, the trademark remains on the register. IPI does not issue a separate certificate registration is confirmed once published in Swissreg.

6

Validity & Renewal

A registered trademark in Switzerland is valid for 10 years from the filing date. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive ten- year periods by paying the renewal fee within the last 12 months before expiry or within a 6-month grace period with a surcharge.

Trademark Services Available in Switzerland

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Swizterland

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Switzerland trademarks to spot potential conflicts

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership

Requirements for Filing

Applicant's legal name and address.

Clear Representation of the mark

Description of goods/services

Passport Copy of the Applicant/ Authorised signatory

Copy of CR/Incorporation Certificate

Priority claim (if applicable) with proof

Power of Attorney if filed through agent

Official Fee 0.00
Professional Fee 560.00
Total 560.00
Search Fee No Search Fee
Professional Fee 1,050.00

Timeline

Approx. 6-8 months for registration in a straightforward case with no objection or opposition.

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