How long does it take for a Swiss invention patent application to be granted?

3-5 years

yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.

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

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
• Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant

Novelty grace period applies if the invention is disclosed to the public within six months of the filing date or priority date.

Novelty grace period is available if the design is disclosed by the designer or the designer's representative within 12 months before the application to IGE/IPI.

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.

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
• EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.