Search Swiss Trademarks, Patents & Designs

What you can search on Swissreg

Swissreg brings together five major databases, each representing a core area of intellectual property protection. Below is a short overview of the searchable areas and their significance:

Emblems

This database includes Swiss protected public signs and foreign state emblems protected under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. Such emblems may not be used as registered trademarks or parts of trademarks.

Please note that this list may not be exhaustive. Registration is not a prerequisite for protection. Number of entries: over 6,000.

Trade Marks

Find over 1,095,000 entries of Swiss trademarks, including:

• Active trademarks
  
• Applications currently under review
  
• Cancelled trademarks
  
• International trademarks extended to Switzerland through the Madrid System

The register also provides detailed information about legal status, ownership, and history. All updates to trademark records must be submitted in German, French or Italian.

Patents

Search through over 2,064,000 entries of patents granted for technical inventions. A patent allows the holder to exclusively produce, sell, or license their invention for up to 20 years, creating legal certainty and potential business opportunities.

Patents can be commercially exploited through licensing or sale, adding value to your innovation.

Designs

Protect your product’s unique appearance. This database covers over 36,000 registered designs, including:

• Two-dimensional patterns such as textile or label designs
  
• Three-dimensional shapes such as furniture, watches or packaging
  

Designs must be new and original to be eligible for protection. Design registration helps safeguard visual identity and brand recognition.

SPCs / Paediatric SPCs

Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) extend the protection duration of patented pharmaceuticals and plant protection products. Special SPCs for paediatric medicines are also included.
SPCs provide additional protection after the initial patent term has expired, ensuring continued return on investment for critical innovations.

Why search via yellowpages.swiss?

Choosing yellowpages.swiss as your starting point for Swiss IP research provides several key benefits:

• Fast access to the official IPI/IGE database via Swissreg
  
• A trusted Swiss platform for business-related searches
  
• Useful for validating trademarks and business names
  
• Easy and free to use – no registration required
  
• All data is maintained by the Swiss government and updated regularly

Whether you're checking availability for a new brand, researching existing patents, or simply exploring design inspirations – yellowpages.swiss connects you to the tools that matter.

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About the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI / IGE)

The Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum (IGE) – known internationally as the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) – is the official authority responsible for intellectual property rights in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern, the IPI provides expert services related to trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights and geographical indications.

It also manages the Swissreg database and processes applications for protection in these areas. The IPI plays a crucial role in supporting innovation, ensuring legal certainty, and strengthening Switzerland's competitiveness in the global market.

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Learn more about trademark protection in Switzerland:

Check out our latest blog post “Swiss Trademark & Patent Search – Tips for Protecting Your Brand” to discover how to conduct effective trademark and patent searches – and what to watch out for.