Basics

  • Basics and registrability

    Which signs can be protected as a trade mark? Basics, distinctive character and grounds for refusal under Liechtenstein trade mark law.

  • Application and register

    Filing and managing trade marks in Liechtenstein: application documents, list of goods and services, priority, registration and renewal.

  • Searches and trade mark strategy

    Identifying trade mark risks early: searching for earlier rights, assessing similar signs and planning a suitable trade mark portfolio.

  • Use and maintenance

    How does a trade mark stay protected? Genuine use, evidence, non-use and renewal under Liechtenstein trade mark law.

  • Conflicts and enforcement

    Trade mark conflicts in Liechtenstein: likelihood of confusion, opposition, invalidity, revocation and claims in the event of infringement.

  • International protection

    Trade mark protection across borders: Liechtenstein, Switzerland, the EU trade mark and the Madrid System in a territorially coordinated strategy.

  • Trade mark practice and contracts

    Using and managing trade marks within a company: licensing, assignment, brand presence, cooperation and contractual responsibilities.

  • Case law and current developments

    Decisions and developments in trade mark law: case commentaries, legislation and administrative practice with a focus on Liechtenstein.