TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
IN ZURICH.
LegalMark supports companies, entrepreneurs and professionals with trademark registration, trademark searches, patents, protection and IP strategy in Zurich and Switzerland, coordinated with Italy, Europe and international markets.
Trademark protection in Zurich: from search to strategy.
The Swiss market has its own procedures and protection framework. Before filing, it is useful to align the sign, classes, ownership, territories and business objectives.
Trademark registration Switzerland
Preliminary assessment, search, classes, territorial planning and support through the filing process.
Trademark search Zurich
Structured preliminary review of identical and similar signs in the relevant market context.
IP strategy Switzerland
Coordination of IP rights for businesses active in Switzerland, Italy and other markets.
LegalMark at Hagenholzstrasse 81.
The Zurich office provides a direct point of contact for businesses in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland, as well as Italian companies planning Swiss expansion. LegalMark's main office remains in Rome.
LegalMark · Zurich
Hagenholzstrasse 81
8050 Zürich, Switzerland
info@legalmark.it
WhatsApp +39 329 619 7696
What companies should review before filing a trademark in Switzerland.
A sound preparation considers the sign, goods and services, classes, owner, relevant earlier rights and planned markets.
01 · SIGN
Which word, figurative or combined elements should be protected?
02 · CLASSES
Which goods and services belong to the current and planned business model?
03 · SEARCH
Which identical or similar rights may be relevant to the assessment?
04 · TERRITORY
Switzerland only, or also Italy, the EU and other international markets?
05 · OWNER
Who should own the right and how does that fit the corporate structure?
06 · OBJECTIVE
Protection, expansion, licensing, franchising, sale or building an IP portfolio?
Trademark protection in Switzerland: key reference points.
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the institutional source for procedures, official fees and Swiss IP registers.
Protection period
A Swiss trademark is protected for ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for further ten-year periods.
Swissreg
Swissreg is the IPI database used to review Swiss IP rights and trademark registrations.
Official information
Fees and procedural details can change. Current official IPI information should always be checked before filing.
A territorial strategy instead of isolated filings.
For companies operating between Italy and Switzerland, IP protection should be connected to products, services, distribution and future expansion.
New brand
Review of name and sign, classes, target markets and protection strategy.
Existing portfolio
Assessment of existing trademarks and possible territorial extensions.
Commercialisation
Licensing, assignments, acquisitions and sales can form part of a broader IP strategy.
Frequently asked questions about trademark registration in Zurich and Swiss trademark protection.
The answers provide general orientation and do not replace a review of the specific circumstances.
How do you register a trademark in Switzerland?
A national Swiss trademark application is filed with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). Before filing, the sign, owner, goods and services, classes and target territories should be reviewed.
How long is a Swiss trademark protected?
Protection lasts ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for further ten-year periods.
How much does a Swiss trademark application cost?
The IPI publishes the current official fees. The basic Swiss filing fee is currently CHF 450 for ten years; an electronic filing discount and class surcharges may apply. Verify the official fee schedule before filing.
What is Swissreg?
Swissreg is the IPI database for Swiss IP rights and trademarks. It is useful for an initial search, but a professional assessment may still be appropriate for a specific conflict question.
Can an Italian company protect a trademark in Switzerland?
Yes. For foreign owners, Swiss rules on representation and territorial planning should be considered.
Does LegalMark provide services for Zurich and Switzerland?
LegalMark has a Swiss location at Hagenholzstrasse 81, 8050 Zürich, and supports projects involving trademarks, patents, searches, protection and IP portfolios.
How should an Italy–Switzerland IP strategy be planned?
The protection strategy should consider products, services, distribution, brand development and planned expansion together, then coordinate the relevant territories accordingly.
Where is the LegalMark Zurich office?
Hagenholzstrasse 81, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland.
Do you have a trademark, patent or project in Switzerland?
Tell us about your project. We can start from the available information and structure the next steps to assess.