Art. 4 Ordinance of April 26, 1993, on the Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products (TPO) - Plurality of Applicants

When several individuals file a topography, they must either designate one among them to whom the IPI can send all communications, which shall be effective for each of the individuals, or appoint a common representative.

Until one of these options has been chosen, the IPI shall designate one person as the recipient of communications as per para. 1. If any of the other individuals objects, the IPI shall request all parties involved to act in accordance with para. 1.