Grips

It works better together. This also applies to the successful creation of a product. But who ultimately owns the IP Rights such as Patents or Designs? Collaboration with other companies or universities creates new opportunities and moves the project forward. Especially when a successful product has been created, the question often arises as to who

Today, there is almost nothing that works without Software and the Internet. In many areas, technical development even takes place exclusively in the field of Software. How does today’s patent law deal with this development? The purpose of patent law is to promote technical progress by granting inventors a temporary monopoly right as a reward

It is the Trademarks that give a product or service its individuality – a “face”. It sets the product apart from others at first glance and is therefore a central element in marketing. As awareness and appreciation grow, the value of the Trademarks increases and sales of the product gain momentum. This attracts free riders

“Ignorance is no defense against punishment” is a popular saying. And it also applies to the infringement of Patents, Trademarks and Designs. Anyone who infringes an industrial property right is liable for the damage resulting from this infringement, even if they were unaware of the IP Right. A company can therefore not shirk its responsibility

There were over 104,000 patents in force in Switzerland at the end of 2014. 93% of these have been examined by the European Patent Office and granted with effect for Switzerland. Only the remaining 7% are so-called unexamined national Patents. In contrast, there are only around three dozen patent lawsuits per year in Switzerland. This