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Art. 30

Joint authorship

1

Where two or more persons have participated in the creation of a work (Art. 7), protection expires:

a.

in the case of computer programs, 50 years after the death of the last surviving joint author26;

b.

in the case of all other works, 70 years after the death of the last surviving joint author27.

2

Where the individual contributions may be separated, protection for each contribution expires 50 or 70 years28 respectively after the death of the respective author.

3

In the case of films and other audio-visual works, the calculation of the term of protection is based solely on the date of the death of the director.

  1. 26 Revised by the Federal Assembly Drafting Committee (Art. 58 para. 1 ParlA; SR 171.10).
  2. 27 Revised by the Federal Assembly Drafting Committee (Art. 58 para. 1 ParlA; SR 171.10).
  3. 28 Revised by the Federal Assembly Drafting Committee (Art. 58 para. 1 ParlA; SR 171.10).
Legal act context
SR 231.1 · CopA · Federal act · Federal Act of 9 October 1992 on Copyright and Related Rights (Copyright Act, CopA)
Structure path
Title 2 Copyright Chapter 6 Term of Protection
Language
English (en)
Data status
2025-07-01

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Contents of this enactment

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1Title 1 Subject-Matter
Art. 1Art. 1 1 This Act regulates: a. the protection of authors of literary and artistic works; b. the protection of performers, producers of phonograms and audio-visual fixations and broadcasting organisations; c. the federa… Direct link
1Title 2 Copyright
2Chapter 1 Works
Art. 2 – Definition of worksArt. 2 Definition of works 1 Works are literary and artistic intellectual creations with individual character, irrespective of their value or purpose. 2 They include, in particular: a. literary, scientific and other lin… Direct link
Art. 3 – Derivative worksArt. 3 Derivative works 1 Derivative works are intellectual creations with individual character that are based upon pre-existing works, whereby the individual character of the latter remains identifiable. 2 Such works i… Direct link
Art. 4 – Collected worksArt. 4 Collected works 1 Collections are protected as works in their own right insofar as they are intellectual creations with individual character with regard to their selection and arrangement. 2 Works included in a c… Direct link
Art. 5 – Works excluded from protectionArt. 5 Works excluded from protection 1 Copyright does not protect: a. acts, ordinances, international treaties and other official enactments; b. means of payment; c. decisions, minutes and reports issued by authorities… Direct link
2Chapter 2 Author
Art. 6 – DefinitionArt. 6 Definition The author is the natural person who has created the work. Direct link
Art. 7 – Joint authorshipArt. 7 Joint authorship 1 Where two or more persons have contributed as authors to the creation of a work, copyright belongs to all such persons jointly. 2 Unless they have agreed otherwise, they may only use the work w… Direct link
Art. 8 – Presumption of authorshipArt. 8 Presumption of authorship 1 Unless proven otherwise, the author is the person whose name, pseudonym or distinctive sign appears on the copies or the publication of the work. 2 As long as the author is not named o… Direct link
2Chapter 3 Scope of Copyright
3Section 1 Relationship of the Author to his Work
Art. 9 – Recognition of authorshipArt. 9 Recognition of authorship 1 The author has the exclusive right to his own work and the right to recognition of his authorship. 2 The author has the exclusive right to decide whether, when, how and under what auth… Direct link
Art. 10 – Use of the workArt. 10 Use of the work 1 The author has the exclusive right to decide whether, when and how his work is used. 2 The author has the right, in particular: a. to produce copies of the work, such as printed matter, phonogr… Direct link
Art. 11 – Integrity of the workArt. 11 Integrity of the work 1 The author has the exclusive right to decide: a. whether, when and how the work may be altered; b. whether, when and how the work may be used to create a derivative work or may be include… Direct link
3Section 2 Relationship between Authorship and Ownership of Copies of the Work
Art. 12 – Principle of exhaustionArt. 12 Principle of exhaustion 1 Where the author has transferred the rights to a copy of a work or has consented to such a transfer, these rights may subsequently be further transferred or the copy otherwise distribut… Direct link
Art. 13 – Rental of copies of worksArt. 13 Rental of copies of works 1 Any person who rents or otherwise makes available for a fee copies of literary or artistic works owes remuneration to the author. 2 No obligation to pay remuneration exists for: a. wo… Direct link
Art. 13a – Making available of audio-visual worksArt. 13a Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Maki… Direct link
Art. 14 – Author’s right of access and exhibitionArt. 14 Author’s right of access and exhibition 1 Any person who owns or is in possession of a copy of a work must provide access thereto to the author to the extent necessary for the latter to exercise the copyright an… Direct link
Art. 15 – Protection against destructionArt. 15 Protection against destruction 1 Where the owner of an original work of which no further copies exist has reason to assume that the author of the work has a legitimate interest in its preservation, he may not de… Direct link
2Chapter 4 Assignment of Rights; Debt Enforcement
Art. 16 – Assignment of rightsArt. 16 Assignment of rights 1 Copyright is assignable or may be inherited. 2 The assignment of a right subsisting in the copyright does not include the assignment of other partial rights, unless such was agreed. 3 The… Direct link
Art. 17 – Rights to computer programsArt. 17 Rights to computer programs Where a computer program has been created under an employment contract in the course of discharging professional duties and in fulfilling contractual obligations, the employer alone s… Direct link
Art. 18 – Debt enforcementArt. 18 Debt enforcement The rights referred to in Article 10 paragraphs 2 and 3 and in Article 11 are subject to debt enforcement insofar as the author has already exercised them and the work has already been published… Direct link
2Chapter 5 Exceptions to Copyright
Art. 19 – Private useArt. 19 Private use 1 Published works may be used for private use. Private use means: a. any personal use of a work or use within a circle of persons closely connected to each other, such as relatives or friends; b. any… Direct link
Art. 20 – Remuneration for private useArt. 20 Remuneration for private use 1 The use of the work within a circle of persons under Article 19 paragraph 1 letter a does not give rise to a right of remuneration subject to paragraph 3. 2 Any person who reproduc… Direct link
Art. 21 – Decoding of computer programsArt. 21 Decoding of computer programs 1 Any person who has the right to use a computer program may obtain, either personally or through a third party, necessary information on the interfaces by decoding the program code… Direct link
Art. 22 – Dissemination of broadcast worksArt. 22 Dissemination of broadcast works 1 The right to make broadcast works perceptible simultaneously and without alteration or to rebroadcast such works within the framework of the retransmission of a broadcast progr… Direct link
Art. 22a – Use of broadcasting organisations’ archived worksArt. 22a Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Use of b… Direct link
Art. 22b – Use of orphan worksArt. 22b Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007. 2007 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Amended by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inserted by No 1 of the FA of… Direct link
Art. 22c – Making available broadcast musical worksArt. 22c Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in f2007,inforcesince1July2008(AS20082421;BBl20063389). Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in f2007,inforcesince1July2008(AS20082421;BBl20063389). Making avail… Direct link
Art. 23 – Compulsory licence for the manufacture of phonogramsArt. 23 Compulsory licence for the manufacture of phonograms 1 If a musical work, with or without lyrics, has been fixed on a phonogram in Switzerland or abroad and has been offered, transferred or otherwise distributed… Direct link
Art. 24 – Archive and backup copiesArt. 24 Archive and backup copies 1 One copy of a work may be made in order to ensure its preservation. The original or the copy must be stored in an archive not accessible to the general public and be marked as the arc… Direct link
Art. 24a – Temporary copiesArt. 24a Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Temporar… Direct link
Art. 24b – Copies for broadcasting purposesArt. 24b Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Copies f… Direct link
Art. 24c – Use of works by persons with disabilitiesArt. 24c Inserted by No 1 of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Amended by the Annex to the FD of 21 June 2019 on the Adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Person… Direct link
Art. 24d – Use of works for the purposes of scientific researchArt. 24d Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Use… Direct link
Art. 24e – InventoriesArt. 24e Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inve… Direct link
Art. 25 – QuotationsArt. 25 Quotations 1 Published works may be quoted if the quotation serves as an explanation, a reference or an illustration, and the extent of the quotation is justified for such purpose. 2 The quotation must be design… Direct link
Art. 26 – Museum, exhibition and auction cataloguesArt. 26 Museum, exhibition and auction catalogues A work forming part of a collection accessible to the public may be reproduced in a catalogue issued by the administrators of the collection; the same rule applies to th… Direct link
Art. 27 – Works on premises open to the publicArt. 27 Works on premises open to the public 1 A work permanently situated in a place accessible to the public may be depicted; the depiction may be offered, transferred, broadcast or otherwise distributed. 2 The depict… Direct link
Art. 28 – Reporting current eventsArt. 28 Reporting current events 1 Where it is necessary for reporting current events, the works perceived in doing so may be fixed, reproduced, presented, broadcast, distributed or otherwise made perceptible. 2 For the… Direct link
2Chapter 6 Term of Protection
Art. 29 – IngeneralArt. 29 Ingeneral 1 A work is protected by copyright as soon as it is created, irrespective of whether it has been fixed on a physical medium. 2 Protection expires: a. in the case of computer programs, 50 years after th… Direct link
Art. 30 – Joint authorshipArt. 30 Joint authorship 1 Where two or more persons have participated in the creation of a work (Art. 7), protection expires: a. in the case of computer programs, 50 years after the death of the last surviving joint au… Current article Direct link
Art. 31 – Unknown authorshipArt. 31 Unknown authorship 1 Where the author of a work is unknown, protection for that work expires 70 years after it has been published or, if it has been published in instalments, 70 years after the final instalment.… Direct link
Art. 32 – CalculationArt. 32 Calculation The term of protection is calculated from 31 December of the year in which the event determining the calculation occurred. Direct link
1Title 3 Related Rights
Art. 33 – Rights of performersArt. 33 Rights of performers 1 A performer is any natural person who performs a work or an expression of folklore or who participates artistically in the performance of such a work. Amended by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct.… Direct link
Art. 33a – Moral rights of performersArt. 33a Inserted by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Inserted by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Mora… Direct link
Art. 34 – Collective performanceArt. 34 Amended by No I of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Amended by No I of the FA of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2421; BBl 2006 3389). Collective… Direct link
Art. 35 – Right to remuneration for the use of phonograms and audio-visual fixationsArt. 35 Right to remuneration for the use of phonograms and audio-visual fixations 1 If commercially available phonograms or audio-visual fixations are used for the purpose of broadcasting, retransmission, public recept… Direct link
Art. 35a – Making available of performances in audio-visual worksArt. 35a Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Inserted by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Maki… Direct link
Art. 36 – Rights of phonogram and audio-visual fixation producersArt. 36 Amended by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Amended by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Rights… Direct link
Art. 37 – Rights of broadcasting organisationsArt. 37 Rights of broadcasting organisations A broadcasting organisation has the exclusive right: a. to retransmit its broadcasts; b. to make its broadcasts perceptible; c. to fix its broadcasts on blank media and to re… Direct link
Art. 38 – Assignment of rights, enforcement, and exceptions and limitations to protectionArt. 38 Assignment of rights, enforcement, and exceptions and limitations to protection The provisions under Article 12 paragraph 1 and Article 13 as well as Chapters 4 and 5 of the Second Title of this Act apply mutati… Direct link
Art. 39 – Term of protectionArt. 39 Term of protection 1 Protection begins with the performance of the work or of the expression of folklore by the performers, with the publication of the phonogram or audio-visual fixation, or with its production… Direct link
1Title 3a Protection of Technological Measures and Rights Management Information
Art. 39a – Protection of technological measuresArt. 39a Protection of technological measures 1 Effective technological measures for the protection of works and other protected subject-matter may not be circumvented. 2 Effective technological measures in accordance w… Direct link
Art. 39b – Monitoring office for technological measuresArt. 39b Monitoring office for technological measures 1 The Federal Council shall establish a monitoring office for technological measures which: a. monitors and reports on the effects of technological measures in accor… Direct link
Art. 39c – Protection of rights management informationArt. 39c Protection of rights management information 1 Rights management information on copyright and related rights may not be removed or altered. 2 Electronic information that identifies works and other subject-matter… Direct link
1Title 3b Obligation of Providers of Internet Hosting Services which store Information entered by Users
Art. 39dArt. 39d 1 The provider of an internet hosting service which stores information entered by users is required to prevent a work or other protected subject matter from being unlawfully remade available to third parties th… Direct link
1Title 4 Collective Rights Management Organisations
2Chapter 1 Areas Subject to Federal Supervision
Art. 40Art. 40 1 The following are subject to federal supervision: a. the management of exclusive rights for the performance and broadcasting of non-theatrical works of music and the production of phonograms and audio-visual f… Direct link
2Chapter 2 Authorisation
Art. 41 – PrincipleArt. 41 Principle Any person who exploits rights which are subject to federal supervision requires authorisation from the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) Name in accordance with Annex No 3 of the… Direct link
Art. 42 – RequirementsArt. 42 Requirements 1 Authorisation is only given to collective rights management organisations which: a. have been founded under Swiss law, are domiciled in Switzerland and conduct their business from Switzerland; b.… Direct link
Art. 43 – Term; publicationArt. 43 Term; publication 1 Authorisation is granted for five years; on expiry, it may be renewed for the same term. 2 Notice of the granting, renewal, modification, withdrawal and non-renewal of such authorisation shal… Direct link
2Chapter 2a Extended Collective Licences
Art. 43aArt. 43a 1 A collective rights management organisation may also assert the exclusive rights of rights holders who are not represented by it for the use of a large number of published works and protected performances, an… Direct link
2Chapter 3 Obligations of the Collective Rights Management Organisations
Art. 44 – Obligation to administer rightsArt. 44 Obligation to administer rights The collective rights management organisations have an obligation to the holders of rights to assert those rights that fall within their field of activity. Direct link
Art. 45 – Principles of the conduct of businessArt. 45 Principles of the conduct of business 1 The collective rights management organisations are required to conduct their business in accordance with proper business management principles. 2 They administer the right… Direct link
Art. 46 – TariffsArt. 46 Tariffs 1 The collective rights management organisations shall draw up tariffs for the remuneration that they collect. 2 They negotiate the terms of each tariff with the relevant associations of users. 3 They sh… Direct link
Art. 47 – Joint tariffArt. 47 Joint tariff 1 Where more than one collective rights management organisation operates in the same field of use, they shall draw up a joint tariff applying uniform principles for use of the same works or performa… Direct link
Art. 48 – Principles of distributionArt. 48 Principles of distribution 1 The collective rights management organisations are required to draw up distribution regulations and to submit them to the IPI for approval. Amended by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019… Direct link
Art. 49 – Distribution of the proceedsArt. 49 Distribution of the proceeds 1 The collective rights management organisations must distribute the exploitation proceeds in proportion to the revenue derived from the individual works and performances. They must… Direct link
Art. 50 – Obligation to provide information and render accountArt. 50 Obligation to provide information and render account The collective rights management organisations must provide the IPI Name in accordance with No1 para. 1 of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 202… Direct link
2Chapter 4 Obligation to Provide Information to Collective Rights Management Organisations
Art. 51Art. 51 1 Where it may reasonably be expected, the users of works must provide the collective rights management organisations with all the necessary information for the determination and application of the tariffs and f… Direct link
2Chapter 5 Supervision of the Collective Rights Management Organisations
3Section 1 Supervision of the Conduct of Business
Art. 52 – Supervisory authorityArt. 52 Amended by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Amended by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2019, in force since 1 April 2020 (AS 2020 1003; BBl 2018 591). Supervi… Direct link
Art. 53 – Extent of supervisionArt. 53 Extent of supervision 1 The IPI supervises the conduct of business of the collective rights management organisations and ensures that they comply with their obligations. It examines and approves their annual rep… Direct link
Art. 54 – Measures in cases of failure to comply with obligationsArt. 54 Measures in cases of failure to comply with obligations 1 If a collective rights management organisation fails to comply with its obligations, the IPI shall set an appropriate time limit in which the situation m… Direct link
3Section 2 Supervision of Tariffs
Art. 55 – Federal Arbitration Commission for the Exploitation of Copyrights and Related RightsArt. 55 Federal Arbitration Commission for the Exploitation of Copyrights and Related Rights 1 The Federal Arbitration Commission for the Exploitation of Copyrights and Related Rights (Arbitration Commission) is respons… Direct link
Art. 56 – Composition of the Arbitration CommissionArt. 56 Composition of the Arbitration Commission 1 The Arbitration Commission consists of a chairman, two co-arbitrators, two deputies as well as additional arbitrators. 2 The additional arbitrators are nominated by th… Direct link
Art. 57 – Quorum for taking decisionsArt. 57 Quorum for taking decisions 1 The Arbitration Commission takes its decisions with a quorum of five members: the chairman, two co-arbitrators and two additional arbitrators. 2 The chairman designates the two addi… Direct link
Art. 58 – Administrative supervisionArt. 58 Administrative supervision 1 The Federal Department of Justice and Police is the administrative supervisory authority for the Arbitration Commission. 2 The Arbitration Commission shall submit an annual report to… Direct link
Art. 59 – Approval of the tariffsArt. 59 Approval of the tariffs 1 The Arbitration Commission shall approve the tariff submitted to it if its structure and individual provisions are fair and reasonable. 2 It may make modifications after hearing the col… Direct link
Art. 60 – Principle of equitablenessArt. 60 Principle of equitableness 1 When determining remuneration, account is taken of: a. the proceeds obtained from the use of the work, performance, phonogram or audio-visual fixation or broadcast, or alternatively… Direct link
1Title 5 Legal Protection
2Chapter 1 Protection under Civil Law
Art. 61 – Action for declaratory judgmentArt. 61 Action for declaratory judgment Any person who can demonstrate a legal interest may bring an action for a declaratory judgment on whether or not a right or legal relationship exists under this Act. Direct link
Art. 62 – Actions for performanceArt. 62 Actions for performance 1 Any person whose copyright or related right is infringed or threatened may request the court: a. to prohibit an imminent infringement; b. to remedy an existing infringement; c. Amended… Direct link
Art. 63 – Forfeiture in civil proceedingsArt. 63 Forfeiture in civil proceedings 1 The court may order the forfeiture and sale or destruction of the unlawfully manufactured items or equipment, devices and other means that primarily serve their manufacture. Ame… Direct link
Art. 64Art. 64 Repealed by Annex I No II 9 of the Civil Procedure Code of 19 Dec. 2008, with effect from 1 Jan. 2011 (AS 2010 1739; BBl 2006 7221). Repealed by Annex I No II 9 of the Civil Procedure Code of 19 Dec. 2008, with… Direct link
Art. 65 – Preliminary measuresArt. 65 Amended by Annex I No II 9 of the Civil Procedure Code of 19 Dec. 2008, in force since 1 Jan. 2011 (AS 2010 1739; BBl 2006 7221). Amended by Annex I No II 9 of the Civil Procedure Code of 19 Dec. 2008, in force… Direct link
Art. 66 – Publication of the judgmentArt. 66 Publication of the judgment The court may order, at the request of the successful party, that the judgment be published at the expense of the other party. The court determines the form and extent of the publicat… Direct link
Art. 66a – Notification of judgmentsArt. 66a Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
2Chapter 2 Criminal Provisions
Art. 67 – Copyright infringementArt. 67 Copyright infringement 1 On the complaint of the person whose rights have been infringed, any person who wilfully and unlawfully commits any of the following acts is liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding… Direct link
Art. 68 – Omission of sourceArt. 68 Omission of source Any person who intentionally omits to indicate the source used where required by statute (Articles 25 and 28) and where the author is named therein, to provide the name of the author, is liabl… Direct link
Art. 69 – Infringement of related rightsArt. 69 Infringement of related rights 1 On the complaint of the person whose rights have been infringed, any person who wilfully and unlawfully commits any of the following acts is liable to a custodial sentence not ex… Direct link
Art. 69a – Offences relating to technical protection measures and to rights- management informationArt. 69a Inserted by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Inserted by Art. 2 of the FD of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2497; BBl 2006 3389). Offe… Direct link
Art. 70 – Unauthorised assertion of rightsArt. 70 Amended by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Amended by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Una… Direct link
Art. 71 – Offences in business activitiesArt. 71 Offences in business activities Articles 6 and 7 of the Federal Act of 22 March 1974SR 313.0 on Administrative Criminal Law apply to offences committed in business activities by agents or similar persons. SR 313… Direct link
Art. 72 – Forfeiture in criminal proceedingsArt. 72 Amended by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Amended by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). For… Direct link
Art. 73 – ProsecutionArt. 73 Prosecution 1 Prosecution is the responsibility of the cantons. 2 Offences under Article 70 are prosecuted and judged by the IPI in accordance with the Federal Act of 22 March 1974SR 313.0 on Administrative Crim… Direct link
2Chapter 3 Appeals to the Federal Administrative Court
Art. 74Art. 74 1 Appeals against decisions of the IPI and the Arbitration Commission may be brought before the Federal Administrative Court. 2 The procedure for appeals before the Federal Administrative Court is subject to the… Direct link
2Chapter 4 Assistance in connection with Goods being brought into or taken out of the Customs Territory
Art. 75 – Notification of suspicious goodsArt. 75 Amended by No 1 2 of the FA of 22 Dec. 2023 on the Introduction of a Simplified Procedure for Destroying Small Consignments in Intellectual Property Law, in force since 1 July 2025 (AS 2025 313; BBl 2023 1184).… Direct link
Art. 76 – Application for assistanceArt. 76 Amended by No 1 2 of the FA of 22 Dec. 2023 on the Introduction of a Simplified Procedure for Destroying Small Consignments in Intellectual Property Law, in force since 1 July 2025 (AS 2025 313; BBl 2023 1184).… Direct link
Art. 77 – Detention of goodsArt. 77 Amended by No 1 2 of the FA of 22 Dec. 2023 on the Introduction of a Simplified Procedure for Destroying Small Consignments in Intellectual Property Law, in force since 1 July 2025 (AS 2025 313; BBl 2023 1184).… Direct link
Art. 77a – SamplesArt. 77a Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77b – Safeguarding manufacturing and trade secretsArt. 77b Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77c – Application for destruction of the goodsArt. 77c Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77d – ConsentArt. 77d Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77e – EvidenceArt. 77e Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77f – DamagesArt. 77f Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77g – CostsArt. 77g Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77h – Accountability statement and damagesArt. 77h Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 77hbis – Simplified procedure for destroying small consignmentsArt. 77hbis Inserted by No 1 2 of the FA of 22 Dec. 2023 on the Introduction of a Simplified Procedure for Destroying Small Consignments in Intellectual Property Law, in force since 1 July 2025 (AS 2025 313; BBl 2023 11… Direct link
1Title 5a Processing of Personal Data for the purpose of Filing a Criminal Complaint or Reporting a Criminal Offence
Art. 77iArt. 77i 1 The rights holders whose copyright or related rights are infringed may process personal data insofar as this is essential for the purpose of filing a criminal complaint or reporting a criminal offence and the… Direct link
1Title 6 Final Provisions
2Chapter 1 Implementation and Repeal of Current Legislation
Art. 78 – Implementing provisionsArt. 78 Implementing provisions The Federal Council enacts the implementing provisions. Direct link
Art. 79 – Repeal of federal legislationArt. 79 Repeal of federal legislation The following are repealed: a. the Federal Act of 7 December 1922 [BS 2 817; AS 1955 855] on Copyright in Literary and Artistic Works; [BS 2 817; AS 1955 855] b. the Federal Act of… Direct link
2Chapter 2 Transitional Provisions
Art. 80 – Subject-matter already protectedArt. 80 Subject-matter already protected 1 This Act also applies to works, performances, phonograms and audio-visual fixations and broadcasts created prior to its commencement. 2 Where the use of a work, performance, ph… Direct link
Art. 81 – Existing contractsArt. 81 Existing contracts 1 Contracts concerning copyright or related rights concluded prior to the commencement of this Act and decisions issued on the basis of such contracts remain in effect in accordance with the p… Direct link
Art. 81a – Licensees’ right of actionArt. 81a Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1). Inserted by Annex No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 1 July 2008 (AS 2008 2551; BBl 2006 1).… Direct link
Art. 82 – Authorisation for the exploitation of copyrightArt. 82 Authorisation for the exploitation of copyright The collective rights management organisations authorised under the Federal Act of 25 September 1940 [BS 2 834] on the Collection of Copyright Royalties must reque… Direct link
Art. 83 – TariffsArt. 83 Tariffs 1 Tariffs of the authorised collective rights management organisations that were approved under the previous law remain in force until their term of validity expires. 2 Remuneration under Articles 13, 20… Direct link
2Chapter 3 Referendum and Commencement
Art. 84Art. 84 1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council shall determine the commencement date. Commencement date: FCD of 26 April 1993. 1 July 1993 Art. 74 para. 1: 1 January 1994. FCD of 26 April… Direct link

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