Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings. We actively defend your copyrights in an international and digitalised environment.

A trademark is a distinctive sign allowing you to protect your products or services in the marketplace. Bénard Avocats has particular expertise in the registration and protection of your trademarks in Switzerland and abroad.

Counterfeiting not only affects the interests of intellectual property owners, but also those of consumers. Our lawyers intervene immediately to obtain the appropriate measures from the civil and criminal authorities, as well as from the Federal Customs Administration.

Bénard Avocats actively advises on complex commercial transactions (licenses, franchises, R&D, technology transfers). The law firm also supports foreign companies in their development strategy in Switzerland.

The Federal Unfair Competition Act aims to ensure fair and undistorted competition. Unfair advertising and sales methods are prohibited and can jeopardize your business. Our law firm has extensive experience in the fight against unfair competition.

Do you offer products or services under the designations "Swiss", "Swiss Quality", "Made in Switzerland" or "Swiss Made"? Since 2017, the "Swissness" legislation strengthens the protection of the designation "Switzerland" and the Swiss cross. Our lawyers are at your disposal to protect your know-how.