20 years
IGE/IPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. No novelty review is performed. Applicants may request a 30-month delay in publication.
20 years
3-5 years
Authorization Fee: None
Annual Fee: Renewable every 5 years starting from the 5th year from the filing date.
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property
English: Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, referred to as:
Website: Startseite - Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum
Swiss Invention Patent Search: Swissreg - Institute for Intellectual Property
no
yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.
Novelty grace period applies if the invention is disclosed to the public within six months of the filing date or priority date.