IGE/IPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. No novelty review is performed. Applicants may request a 30-month delay in publication.
- How long is the protection period of a Swiss invention patent application
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Switzerland?
- Description of Swiss Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Is a Swiss industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long does it take for a Swiss invention patent application to be granted?
- Whether the Swiss invention patent application can be DAS
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Switzerland?
- Can the priority right of Swiss invention patent application be restored?
- What are the requirements for the Swiss invention patent application documents
- Novelty grace period for patent applications in Switzerland