Swiss intellectual property rights explained
Switzerland protects four intellectual property rights under its own law. Which ones need registration, how long each lasts, and which court decides.
Trademarks
Trademark law and practice — clearance, filing, opposition, renewal and enforcement across the jurisdictions an intellectual property practice files in.
Ukraine: no more Champagne or Cognac labels
Ukraine's ten-year transition for EU geographical indications ended on 1 January 2026. What must change on labels, and what the run-out allowance covers.
Ukraine: gambling ban won't excuse non-use
The Ukrainian Supreme Court refused to treat a gambling prohibition as a proper reason for five years of trade mark non-use. What it means for registrations.
New EU tech transfer rules: licence checklist
Regulation (EU) 2026/877 has replaced the 2014 technology transfer block exemption. What licensing teams must re-check in live and draft agreements now.
China's 2026 Trademark Law: act before 2027
China's fifth Trademark Law revision takes effect 1 January 2027. What Swiss and EU brand owners should change now — and what remains unknown.
TEASi to Madrid e-Filing: what changes
The USPTO is moving outbound Madrid filings from TEASi to WIPO's Madrid e-Filing. What to change before 1 October, and what the notice leaves open.