There are various intellectual property (IP) rights that can also be used to protect sustainable innovations. These include, in particular, patents, trade marks, designs, trade secrets and copyright. It’s important that companies find out at an early stage which IP rights are best suited to their innovations. You can find information on the individual IP rights and the application procedures on the website of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).
Companies of all sizes, especially start-ups and SMEs, that wish to bring sustainable innovations onto the market.
