Reduction of prices for trademarks and patents

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is lowering its prices and eliminating around 70 of its own fees. This concession to small and medium-sized enterprises is intended to make Switzerland more attractive as a location for innovation and business. As of January 1, trademark applicants will benefit from a reduction in the filing fee. The fee for international trademark filings will be halved. Class fees will only be payable for four classes instead of the previous three, and patent protection will also be cheaper. In future, most register amendments and register extracts will also be free of charge. According to a press release, this will save the IPI just under CHF 8 million a year - making the protection of intellectual property affordable for small and medium-sized enterprises too. Last but not least, this is an important contribution to economic growth. The complete amendments to the affected decrees can be viewed on the IPI website:
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