Registering a Trademark in Switzerland
Step-by-step guide to filing with the IGE
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Before filing a trademark, check whether similar marks already exist.
- •Search the IGE trademark register (ige.ch) for similar signs
- •Check the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) if you want international protection
- •Check company names in the commercial register
- •Check online presence (domains, social media)
- •Use the protectability score on legalbrandcheck.com
A protectability score above 70 significantly improves your chances of success.
Cost overview (Switzerland, IGE)
| Filing fee (1 class) | CHF 550 |
| Additional class (each) | CHF 200 |
| Opposition fee | CHF 800 |
| Renewal (1 class, 10 yrs.) | CHF 700 |
| Attorney (optional, approx.) | CHF 1'500–5'000 |
All information without guarantee. Source: IGE (ige.ch). As of 2026.
This guide does not replace legal advice.
