Swiss trademark protection, brand clearance, indications of source and the practical rules for building and protecting an intellectual-property portfolio.
Our IP & Trademarks servicesA practical guide to Swiss Made claims: the origin test for industrial products, cost evidence, marketing review and when to check a claim before launch.
Swissness Labelling: A Swiss Made Compliance Guide: ReadHow to search the Swiss trademark register: identical versus similar marks, Nice classification, entry status, and why a free search is not enough.
Swiss Trademark Search: How to Check Before Filing: ReadEU trademarks do not cover Switzerland. How to structure trademark protection across both markets with a Swiss national mark or the Madrid system.
Swiss Trademark or EUTM: Coverage and Cost: ReadForming and buying Swiss companies: GmbH, AG, holding structures and ready-made shelf entities, share capital and the commercial register process.
Company FormationSwiss corporate tax, VAT registration and rulings, bookkeeping and audit thresholds, and the cantonal rate differences that decide where to base a company.
Tax & AccountingSwiss AML frameworks, the outsourced compliance officer, KYC onboarding and SRO-audit readiness for financial intermediaries and fiduciaries.
AML & KYC ComplianceDescribe your situation in a line or two. A partner replies within one business day, in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. The first conversation is free and carries no obligation.
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