If you need a Lawyer or Patent Attorney for a trademark registration in Switzerland or ask yourself how to get a “Swiss Trademark” (being a registered trade mark in Switzerland), please have a look at the following information or contact us:
What is the responsible trademark office for a trade mark application or trademark registration in Switzerland?
Applications for Swiss trademarks have to be filed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) in Bern. The IPI is responsible to check the Swiss trademark application for missing or wrong information and absolute grounds of refusal and also issues a provisional refusal (if required). Furthermore, the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property decides in trademark opposition cases in Switzerland and issues the trademark registration certificate for Swiss trademarks.
How much is a Swiss trademark application? / What are the costs of a trademark in Switzerland?
The costs of a trademark application in Switzerland primarily depend on the extent of the application (being the number of classes of goods and services) which also defines the scope of protection. As in other countries in Europe there is a multi-class system for trademark applications in Switzerland. A single application covers up to three classes. To get a Swiss trademark registered the basic official fee for up to three classes amounts to 550 CHF (for ten years). Furthermore, there is a class surcharge of 100 CHF per class as of the 4th class.
Official fees for a trademark registration in Switzerland (Swiss trademark):
| Official fees in Swiss Francs | |
| Application fee / official fee for registration for up to 3 classes | 550 CHF |
| Fee for additional class for more than 3 classes / class surcharge (per class as of the 4th class) | 100 CHF |
| Acceleration fee / additional fee for expedited trademark examination | 400 CHF |
If the professionals of our IP law firm with patent attorney and trademark lawyer should assist you with the trademark application or registration in Switzerland we charge an affordable flat fee for this service depending on the expected work and the existing preparation. This service includes the coordination of the application with you, the filing of the trademark at the Swiss trademark office as well as the correspondence with the trademark office and with you. Just get in contact with us to get a tailor-made offer.
What is the protection period of a Swiss trademark registration?
If a trademark application in Switzerland is successful and the Swiss trademark is registered and not attacked by a third party (e.g. by an opposition proceeding) or deleted by the owner, such a trademark is valid for ten years after the application without further costs. Swiss trademarks can be renewed for a period of ten years each for an indefinite period.
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