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Grounds for Refusal in Trademark Law (Switzerland)

Trademarks have become indispensable in everyday business: they are signs used to distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of others (Art. 1 para. 1 TmPA). Trademarks thus serve both a function of indicating origin and distinguishing products. However, anyone seeking to register a trademark will not obtain protection in every case. The law provides for so-called grounds for refusal, which prevent certain signs from being protected as trademarks at all.
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Speeding offences are among the most common traffic violations in Switzerland. Even minor speeding infringements may result in financial penalties, while more serious violations can lead to criminal sanctions and the revocation of the driving licence. This article provides an overview of the legal classification, the sanctioning system, and the relevant threshold values.

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Grounds for Refusal in Trademark Law (Switzerland)

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Speeding offences: an overview of classification and legal consequences