The Federal Council decided that the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications will enter into force for Switzerland as of December 1, 2021. Appellations of Origin (AOP) and Geographical Indications (IGP) are distinctive signs, used by producer groups. For example, ‘vacherin Mont-d’Or’, ‘vacherin fribourgeois’ […]
Acquiring, maintaining and defending trademark, design and patent rights is inconceivable over the long term without perfect cost control. It is in this perspective that it is recommended, during the elaboration of the annual budget of an economic actor, to establish each year a statement of the intellectual property rights. This […]
On June 17, 2021, the European Patent Office (EPO) revealed the winners of the European Inventor’s Award in a ceremony organized entirely in digital format. This prize is intended to reward the creativity of inventors. It is awarded in the following categories: industry, research, non EPO members, SME and life work. […]