Art. 22 Federal Act of 21 June 2013 on the Protection of the Swiss Coat of Arms and Other Public Signs (CAPA) - Right to bring action by a public body and the IPI

A public body entitled to use a public sign may bring an action under Article 20 paragraph 1 against any unlawful use of its protected signs under Articles 1–7 and Article 15.

The IPI may bring an action concerning the protection of signs under Articles 1–4 and Article 7, or of official designations under Article 6, insofar as their use implies a reference to a national authority or an official or semi-official activity.

The cantons shall determine who may bring an action concerning the protection of signs under Article 5 or of designations under Article 6 insofar as their use implies a cantonal or communal authority or an official or semi-official activity.

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