Patent Strategy & Protection in Switzerland
Human inventiveness has no limits, this is its strength and its fortune"
Patent strategy in Switzerland is essential for innovation-driven companies seeking long-term protection, portfolio structuring and international expansion. Effective patent advisory goes beyond filing procedures and focuses on competitive positioning, risk mitigation and cross-border coordination.
What is a patent?
A patent is a legal title that grants its holder the exclusive right to exploit their invention, preventing others from producing, using, selling, or distributing it without consent for 20 years.
A patent legally protects your technological innovation and allows you to exploit it exclusively.
Beyond patent filing, we assist companies in structuring and managing patent portfolios aligned with business objectives and market development strategies.
For companies seeking broader IP planning, discover our Intellectual Property Strategy & Advisory services.
Why is it useful?
Full protection
Competitive advantage
Freedom to operate
Registration is possible if:
- The invention has not been disclosed or used before your application is filed.
- The invention is original and not derived from simple modifications of existing technologies.
- The invention has industrial applicability.
Your patent in just a few steps! Discover our services:
Feasibility study
Application filing
Examination and grant
Maintenance and defense
Strategic consulting
Monitoring
Our expertise
Our extensive technical and legal experience, combined with continuous updates on national and international regulations, enables us to assist clients in deciding if, when, and where to file patent applications that protect their inventions worldwide — supported by a trusted network of experienced international correspondents.
Our assistance
Understanding each client’s specific needs is essential for us.
We work in perfect synergy with your company as one team, assisting you through all patent stages, from the preparation and filing of Italian and foreign applications, to the subsequent examination procedures, maintenance, and both judicial and extrajudicial protection.
Protect your invention with a patent
Patent
PROTECTS
Inventions (products, processes…)
DURATION
Valid for 20 years from the filing date of the application
EXCLUSIVITY
Grants the exclusive right to commercially exploit the invention
PROCEDURE
Registration with the national, European, or international patent office
REQUIREMENTS
Novelty, technological innovation, and industrial applicability
Copyright
PROTECTS
Inventions (products, processes…)
DURATION
The author’s lifetime + 70 years after their death
EXCLUSIVITY
Grants the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and communicate the work to the public
PROCEDURE
Arises automatically upon the creation of the work
REQUIREMENTS
Originality and fixation on a tangible medium (paper, digital file, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions about Patents in Switzerland
What is the duration of a patent in Switzerland?
A Swiss patent lasts up to 20 years from the filing date, subject to annual maintenance fees.
Can a Swiss patent be extended internationally?
Yes, through international procedures such as the PCT system or direct filings in selected jurisdictions.
What is the difference between patent filing and patent strategy?
Patent filing is a procedural step, while patent strategy involves long-term planning aligned with business objectives and market expansion.
