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Ordinance of December 23, 1971, on the Use of the Designation 'Swiss' for Watches (status as of January 1, 2017), Switzerland
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Year of Version
2014
Dates
Entry into force:
January 1, 1972
Adopted:
December 23, 1971
Type of Text
Implementing Rules/Regulations
Subject Matter
Trademarks,
Geographical Indications,
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes
This Ordinance implements Article 50, paragraph 2 of the Federal Act of August 28, 1992, on the Protection of Trademarks and Indications of Source.
The notification by Switzerland to the WTO under Article 63.2 of TRIPS states that:
'Conditions for the use of Swiss indications of source for watches.'
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German
Verordnung vom 23. Dezember 1971 über die Benützung des 'Schweizer' Namens für Uhren (stand am 1. Januar 2017)
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French
Ordonnance du 23 décembre 1971 réglant l'utilisation du nom «Suisse» pour les montres (état le 1er janvier 2017)
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Italian
Ordinanza del 23 dicembre 1971 concernente l’utilizzazione della designazione 'Svizzera' per gli orologi (stato il 1° gennaio 2017)
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Legislation
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/CHE/11
IP/N/1/CHE/G/26
WIPO Lex No.
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