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FAQ Design |
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1) What is the term of a design registration
in Switzerland?
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The maximum term is 25 years. The registration has
to be renewed every five years.
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2) What can be protected by a design
registration?
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It is possible to protect designs of products or parts of products
which are characterized by the arrangement of lines, surfaces, shapes
or colors, two dimensional or three dimensional.
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3) Are design registrations published
in Switzerland?
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Yes. They are published in an official journal. |
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4) How is design protection obtainable in
Switzerland?
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It is possible by a Swiss design registration or by an "international" design registration according to the Hague Convention designating Switzerland. |
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