Trademark and Copyright Law
You have the right to the protection of your creativity and innovation.
We help you to legally protect your trademarks, designs and works, and to defend your intellectual property rights (IP rights). Trademark and copyright law protect intangible assets such as logos, software or artistic works. We advise businesses and creative professionals on the registration, use and enforcement of their intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. We also represent you in disputes involving trademark infringements, imitation, or breaches of copyright.
Our approach combines legal precision with an understanding of creative processes and commercial interests.
Expertise in Trademark and Copyright Law
- Trademark registration and trademark strategy
- Copyright and exploitation rights
- Design protection
- Contract drafting in IP law, in particular licences and licensing agreements
- Domain law, protection of names and company names
- Infringements of property rights and warnings (cease-and-desist letters)
- Protection of know-how and trade secrets
- Competition law and unfair competition
- All services are also offered in international contexts
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Nina Bischof
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Practical Issues in Trademark and Copyright Law
How do I protect my trademark in Switzerland?
A trademark is protected by registration in the trademark register of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). We assess registrability, accompany the application process and monitor your trademark in the long term.
What constitutes a copyright infringement?
Intellectual creations in literature and art with an individual character (“works”) are protected by copyright without any requirement of registration. If a work is used, copied or published without the author’s consent, this constitutes a copyright infringement. We help to stop infringements and to enforce your claims.
How long does trademark protection last?
Trademark protection lasts for ten years and may be renewed for further ten-year periods indefinitely. Regular renewal and effective use of the trademark are essential to avoid loss of rights.
When is my trademark right infringed?
Trademark law only protects the area of similarity. Both the sign and the goods and services designated by it are compared. If an identical or similar sign is used to designate identical or similar goods and/or services without the trademark owner’s consent, and if this creates a likelihood of confusion, a trademark infringement is present.
What should I do in cases of trademark or design infringements?
Acting quickly is important: we assess the legal situation, issue warnings, or initiate the necessary steps to secure your rights.
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