Publications in intellectual property

Clearing a pharmaceutical name is complex. To devise a robust and efficient search strategy, rights holders need to know how to assess the similarity of goods and services in this field since a multi-sector assessment applies in Switzerland as in Europe. This paper aims to provide an insight into how to assess the similarity of goods and services in this industry according to the Swiss approach, versus the EU practice.

The jewellery industry is highly competitive, which entails a great threat of being copied. A strong protection strategy is crucial. Aside from the legal measures against unfair competition, intellectual property rights are a valuable means of deterring and combating copies. This paper outlines the specifics of copyrights, designs and 3D trademarks in Switzerland, and how they can be used and combined for the purpose of protecting a jewel's shape.