Switzerland

Law of April 30, 1997 on Telecommunications (status as of July 1, 2010)

Year of current version:	2010
Date of entry into force of original text:	January 1, 1998
Date of Text (Enacted):	April 30, 1997
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Competition, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Transfer of Technology, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Notes:	This law ensures the respect for telecommunications rights and the use of networks within a fair and regulated competitive framework. For provisions regarding competition, see Articles 11a(1), 23(4) and 45a(1); and provisions on trade secrets, see Article 13(b)(2)(b).
Available Texts:
French	Loi du 30 avril 1997 sur les télécommunications (état le 1er juillet 2010)
German	Fernmeldegesetz vom 30. April 1997 (stand am 1. Juli 2010)
Italian	Legge del 30 aprile 1997 sulle telecomunicazioni (stato 1° luglio 2010)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Ordinance of March 9, 2007 on Telecommunications Services (status as of March 1, 2012) (CH281) Ordinance of the Federal Office of Communications of December 9, 1997 on Telecommunications Services and Addressing Resources (status as of March 1, 2012) (CH232) Is amended by Federal Law of March 24, 2006 on Radio and Television (status as of February 1, 2010) (CH279)
WIPO Lex No.:	CH280