Switzerland

Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights

Year of current version:	1992
Date of entry into force of original text:	July 1, 1993
Date of Text (Enacted):	October 9, 1992
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes:	The notification by Switzerland to the WTO under Article 63.2 of TRIPS states: 'The law provides for the definition of authors and their works, the existence, acquisition and scope of copyright and neighboring rights, duration of protection, collecting societies (tariffs and monitoring), civil and criminal proceedings, customs measures, etc.'
Available Texts:
English	Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights
French	Loi fédérale du 9 octobre 1992 sur le droit d'auteur et les droits voisins
Related Legislation:	Relates to Ordinance of April 26, 1993 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights (CH005)
Historical Versions:	Is superseded by Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (status as of January 1, 2011) (CH229) Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (status as of July 1, 2008) (CH156) Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights (status as of March 23, 2004) (CH108) Federal Law of October 9, 1992 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights (status as of July 1, 1995) (CH072)
WIPO Lex No.:	CH004