Switzerland: Copyright

The European Union has comprehensively reformed its design law, establishing a modern foundation for design protection that will significantly impact Swiss companies operating in the EU market. These changes, effective July 1, 2026, affect businesses offering products, spare parts, or digital products in the EU or seeking protection there.

International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes in today's global economy. What makes Switzerland one of the world's most attractive arbitral seats, and why do parties consistently choose Swiss law to govern their international contracts? This analysis explores the key advantages, institutional framework, and strategic considerations that position Switzerland as a leading center for international commercial, investment, and sports arbitration.

Anne Laure Bandle's column "Droit dans l'Art" explores the evolving legal landscape of the art world, from Switzerland's tightened cultural property regulations to the challenges posed by AI-generated artworks.

A recent decision by the Zurich Commercial Court has clarified the conditions under which search engines can be ordered to delist certain search results that allegedly violate personality rights.

The Hong Kong government has announced that Hong Kong ID cards issued before November 26, 2018 will become invalid in two phases in 2025.

David Schwaninger und Simon Fritsch klären in der Fachpublikation "Legal Success" der neuesten Ausgabe von "Finanz und Wirtschaft" auf, was KI für das Urheberrecht bedeutet...

Terms and conditions are a set of rules. These rules generally form a contract between you, the user, and the service provider, whose website you are visiting.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is the relevant design authority in Switzerland.

Bernie Amarillo, Swiss entrepreneur, goes to see Elton John at Montreux Jazz, gets inspired, re-brands and discovers the hard way what Copyright means.