IGE/IPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. No novelty review is performed. Applicants may request a 30-month delay in publication.
- Whether a Swiss industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Is a Swiss industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- Is the design application in Switzerland convertible?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Switzerland?
- Description of Swiss invention patent application authorization and annual fee
- How long is the PCT period for Swiss invention patent application
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Switzerland?
- What are the requirements for Swiss industrial design application documents
- Whether the Swiss invention patent application can be DAS
- Characteristics of Swiss design patent application process