Art. 16 Federal Act of 21 June 2013 on the Protection of the Swiss Coat of Arms and Other Public Signs (CAPA) - Authorisation

A public body may authorise third parties to use its signs. Article 15 paragraphs 2–4 remain applicable.

Such authorisation is, in particular, constituted by: a. proof by the competent foreign authority of the identical registration of the sign as a trade mark, design, business name or name of an association or foundation by means of a corresponding registration certificate; b. any other proof from the competent foreign authority authorising the use or registration of the sign as a trade mark, design, business name or name of an association or foundation.