SWITZERLAND Trademark Regulations 7

Chapter 7 Producer Identification on Clocks, Watches and Movements

 53 Producer Identification on Clocks, Watches and Movements

• (1) Swiss clocks, watches and movements within the meaning of the Ordinance of December 23, 1971, on the Use of the Name "Switzerland" for Clocks and Watches must bear the identification of their manufacturer. In the case of clocks and watches, the identification is to be affixed on the case or on the dial.
  
• (2) The producer identification must be visibly and durably affixed. The manufacturer's trade name or trademark may be affixed in place of the producer identification.
  
• (3) It may only be used for Swiss products.
  
• (4) The Federation of the Swiss Clock and Watch Industry shall allocate the producer identification and shall keep a corresponding register.
  
• (5) The grounds for exclusion under Article 3(1) of the Trademark Law shall also apply to producer identifications.
  

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