EnglishEnjoy a seamless, end-to-end trademark registration in Switzerland. We prepare, file, and monitor your Swiss trademark registration, eliminating guesswork and bureaucracy. With a dedicated consultant and transparent pricing, you gain clear, reliable protection for your brand.
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Submitting your own application can work for simple cases, but the process often becomes complex. A professional approach helps you avoid costly errors and ensures long-term protection.
Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.
An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services
Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions
All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing
Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world
The cost to register a trademark in Switzerland is US$ 750 for the first class, plus US$ - for each additional class.
This fee includes both the official IPI filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.
With iGERENT, your application is fully managed:
Your trademark registration in Switzerland becomes straightforward, secure, and fully managed.
Most applications begin with minimal documentation, but you will need at least a scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney (PoA) to register a trademark in Switzerland so that our local representative can act on your behalf before the IPI.
Depending on the specifics of your brand, the IPI may later request additional documents, such as:
If any further documentation is required, your iGERENT consultant will guide you step by step, explaining exactly what is needed and when, so the process remains as simple and stress-free as possible.
Processing times vary depending on examination stages and the IPI’s workload. On average, a straightforward trademark application in Switzerland takes around 4 months to proceed to registration. This is an estimated timeframe based on current practice and may vary considerably depending on the specifics of each case, including objections, oppositions, or delays in examination.
Regardless of how long it takes, your dedicated consultant will keep you updated throughout the entire process, ensuring you never miss a notice, deadline, or request from the office.
Once approved, your trademark proceeds to registration and you receive your official digital certificate (in Switzerland, only electronic certificates are issued). The Swiss trademarks office examines your application on formal and absolute grounds but does not check for identical or confusingly similar earlier trademarks. Once the mark is registered, it is published for opposition for 3 months, during which third parties may file oppositions.
After registration, your Swiss trademark is valid for ten (10) years from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely in further ten-year periods. Renewal may be requested up to 12 months before the expiry date, and also during a 6-month grace period after expiration, in which case additional late renewal fees apply.
There are also specific rules on use in Switzerland: for example, the Alcohol Act restricts how trademarks for spirits can be used in advertising and on non-spirit goods, and the Swiss office prohibits the use of Swiss emblems of sovereignty (such as the Swiss cross and cantonal coats of arms) in trademarks for goods, although they may be allowed for service marks.
As with all jurisdictions, trademarks must be renewed on time to remain valid. To make renewals easier and avoid missing key deadlines, see our Swiss Trademark Renewal Service.
Yes. Switzerland allows third parties to oppose a trademark application if they believe it conflicts with their existing rights. If a third party seeks to register a mark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive portion of your trademark, you can oppose the application on grounds of confusing similarity, prior use, or likelihood of confusion.
After a mark is accepted and registered, it is published for opposition, and interested third parties may file an opposition within 3 months from publication/registration. The chances of success will depend on the specific circumstances of each case, including evidence of use and the degree of similarity between the marks.
If you believe a Swiss trademark application impacts your brand, we can review your situation and guide you through the entire opposition process in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, use is not required to obtain trademark registration, but it does become important afterwards.
A Swiss trademark must be used within a period of five (5) years from the last use; otherwise, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use brought by third parties. To avoid this risk, the use of the trademark in Switzerland should be on a genuine commercial scale, not just token or symbolic use.
If, at any point, the office or an opposing party requires evidence of use or other supporting documentation, iGERENT will guide you through everything needed to demonstrate use and keep your Swiss trademark rights secure.
Choosing iGERENT means partnering with a team focused on clarity, reliability, and practical results.
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Switzerland recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks, allowing brands to protect unique product shapes and packaging. The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is responsible for examining and registering these marks.
For 3D trademarks in Switzerland:
Examiners may request evidence of distinctiveness or proof of use in the market, especially when the shape is not inherently distinctive. For more information, you can visit the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property website.
If you want to protect a 3D shape in Switzerland, contact us for a free, no-obligation review of your case so we can assess your options and help you meet IPI requirements.
