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We keep you up to date on all major legal news, nationally and internationally.
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) just published his opinion in the “Vitra/Kwantum” referral proceedings: In short, he is of the opinion that the member states may not apply Article 2(7) of the Berne Convention. This provision, which was introduced almost 100 years ago due to the major international differences at […]
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A unique company name can be crucial to the success of a business. It not only helps to stand out from the competition, but also remains in the memory of customers in the long term. In Switzerland, you have a lot of freedom when choosing a company name, but compliance with legal requirements and protection through the registration of the corresponding trademark are crucial to avoid later disputes with third parties.
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From 1 October 2024, the new Tobacco Products Act (TobPA) will come into force in Switzerland and will bring comprehensive changes to the regulation of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and similar products. The aim of the new law is to better protect the population from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine consumption. The most important changes include a stricter ban on supplying tobacco products to minors, far-reaching advertising restrictions and new reporting obligations for the industry.
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We are pleased to keep you informed about the latest corporate law developments in Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Commercial Registry Office (FCRO) has issued a new practice notice addressing key interpretative issues related to written and virtual resolutions as well as participation capital within the capital band. In this article, we provide practical insights and recommendations to help you implement these updates in your company effectively. We wish you an informative read.
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1.—Swiss tobacco product law 1.1—(Current) Qualifying features in Swiss tobacco law Due to the (still) existing peculiarities within Swiss tobacco law, the requirements for tobacco products are derived from food law, specifically from the Federal Act on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles (Foodstuffs Act, oFSA) of 9 October 1992. Accordingly, tobacco products form a sub-segment of […]
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