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Art. 17 Federal Act of 21 June 2013 on the Protection of the Swiss Coat of Arms and Other Public Signs (CAPA)

CAPA; Chapter 2 Foreign Public Signs
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Art. 17 CAPA

A sign whose use is prohibited under Article 15 may not be registered as a trade mark, design, business name or name of an association or foundation or as an element thereof.

← Art. 16 CAPA Federal Act of 21 June 2013 on the Protection of the Swiss Coat of Arms and Other Public Signs (CAPA) - Swiss cross Art. 18 CAPA →

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (1)

B-2457/2024 (Art. 17 WSchG)
"I COLORI DEL SAPORE" Flag Similarity Case
This article is cited in conjunction with Art. 15 WSchG to prohibit the registration of signs that are impermissible under Art. 15 WSchG.