IGE/IPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. The applicant does not need to file a separate request for substantive examination. Before commencing the substantive examination, IGE/IPI will send an examination bill, which will indicate the deadline for payment of the prescribed fees. Patents granted in Switzerland are automatically protected in Liechtenstein.
- Description of Swiss invention patent application authorization and annual fee
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Switzerland?
- How long does it take for a Swiss invention patent application to be granted?
- Can the priority right of Swiss invention patent application be restored?
- How long is the PCT period for Swiss invention patent application
- How long is the deadline for industrial design application in Switzerland?
- Is the design application in Switzerland convertible?
- Is a Swiss industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- Novelty grace period for patent applications in Switzerland
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Switzerland?