The Nice Classification divides goods and services into 45 classes in order to simplify trademark registrations. The Nice Classification has been revised many times in the past, and most recently on 1 January 2012 (overview of revision of NCL 10).

Under copyright laws in the EU, Switzerland, and the UK, the freelancer owns the copyright in the work product they create for you.

Dylan's famous lyrics were quoted by Steve Jobs when he unveiled the Macintosh in 1984. (Folklore.org – the original Macintosh) Yet, these timeless lyrics could also foreshadow the evolving role of online marketplaces...

The EU AI Office has recently published the first draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, with the final version expected by 1 May 2025.

Anne Laure Bandle's column "Droit dans l'Art" explores the evolving legal landscape of the art world, from Switzerland's tightened cultural property regulations to the challenges posed by AI-generated artworks.

Within the world of open-source software, every line of code comes with its own set of rules. Whether you're an innovative start-up crafting the next big app or a seasoned enterprise integrating...

From May 2026 (Bern) and 2027 (Zurich) onwards, parties can bring their international commercial disputes before international commercial state courts in Bern and Zurich and have proceedings conducted in English.

As a company or an individual that has developed an innovative product, you need to make sure, at all times, that you protect your rights over the invention.

In the field of intellectual property, refusals and conflicts are not uncommon. Trademark owners often face challenges when registering a trademark or when third parties take action...

In a recent decision the new Swiss Federal Patent Court confirmed that it adheres to the case law with regard of the wording of prayers for relief in Swiss patent proceedings.

In a world where consumers are surrounded by an almost infinite choice of products and brands, it is fascinating to observe how certain brands manage to build a loyal following.

In a late 2014 decision, the Federal Administrative Court provided further guidance on how a trademark must be used (design-wise) in order to avoid losing the rights attached to it.

The development of a new product or a new process is rarely easy. From the challenges and concerns raised during R&D to the difficulty of finding suppliers and convincing investors...

The Baselworld Panel is an arbitration board that deals with complaints about violations of intellectual property rights during the BASELWORLD taking place between March 23, 2017, and March 30, 2017.

Bernie, Swiss entrepreneur, flies to Japan for the Rugby World Cup to watch Scotland vs Ireland.

Last July, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO issued decision G1/21, which authorises oral proceedings before the Boards of Appeal via videoconferencing during a period of general urgency, even if all parties have not given their consent.

Dans une récente communication, l'Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle (IPI) précise sa pratique concernant l'usage de la croix suisse.

Switzerland is not a Member State within the meaning of the RoP, so that R. 271 RoP and the fiction of service (10 days) provided for in paragraph...

The Claimant, a company active in the luxury goods industry, requested from the Geneva Court interim measures against six domain name holders based on an infringement of the Swiss Trademark Protection Act.

In a late 2014 decision the Federal Administrative Court provided further guidance on how the design of a trademark can be altered without losing the rights attached to it.