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Art. 956 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Vierte Abteilung: Handelsregister, Geschäftsfirmen und kaufmännische Buchführung; Einunddreissigster Titel: Die Geschäftsfirmen; E. Schutz der Firma
Art. 956 OR
Die im Handelsregister eingetragene und im Schweizerischen Handelsamtsblatt veröffentlichte Firma eines einzelnen Geschäftsinhabers oder einer Handelsgesellschaft oder Genossenschaft steht dem Berechtigten zu ausschliesslichem Gebrauche zu.
Wer durch den unbefugten Gebrauch einer Firma beeinträchtigt wird, kann auf Unterlassung der weitern Führung der Firma und bei Verschulden auf Schadenersatz klagen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (63)
06.07.08 · ur (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Biomed v. Biomet Distinctiveness Appeal Dismissed
Cited in the reasoning as the legal basis for the action (cease and desist) that was ultimately rejected by applying Art. 951 para. 2 OR.
ZZ.1992.10 · so (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Biopharma/a Nagel v. Existing Corporation Name Distinctiveness
The continued use of the company name was deemed unauthorized under this article, leading to the granting of the injunction.
ZR2 2024 26 · gr (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Name Similarity and Unfair Competition Dismissal
This provision establishes the right to sue for the infringement of the older company's name due to the risk of confusion, which is the basis for the substance of the claim that was ultimately dismissed.
C/6041/2025 · ge (art. 956 al. 2 CO)
Trade Name Infringement and Unfair Competition Provisional Measures
This provision is the underlying legal basis for the prohibition ordered against the defendant's use of the trade name.
CCIV.2024.1 · ne (Art. 956 al. 2 CO)
Misleading Business Name Registration and Unfair Competition
The court ordered the modification of the trade name based on the right to cease misuse, including damages for proven fault.
C/20670/2023 · ge (art. 956 al. 1 CO)
Building Company v. Painting Company (Trade Name Infringement)
This article, concerning the exclusive use of a trade name upon registration, forms the basis for granting the claim to cease the confusing use of the trade name.
C/13674/2024 · ge (art. 956 al. 2 CO)
Provisional Injunction Against Use of Similar Trade Name Acronym
The court ordered the defendant to cease using the acronym 'A_____', which is supported by the applicant's right to end the prejudicial use of a trade name.
C/20670/2023 · ge (art. 956 al. 2 CO)
Building Company Trade Name Confusion Injunction
The court based the prohibition on the defendant's use of the trade name on the right of the plaintiff to request an end to unlawful use of a trade name.
2023.09.05.zr.1.rm.0 · bl (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Pharmacy Ownership Transfer and Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Dispute
The court did not grant measures for company law protection because the company was deleted from the commercial register.
Z2 2023 38 · zg (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Swiss Re v. Swiss RE-Estate GmbH: Trademark Infringement and Name Confusion
Basis for granting the claim that the defendant must cease using the infringing company name.
ZK1 2021 53 · sz (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Nobilis Name Conflict and Likelihood of Confusion
The main legal basis used to grant the injunction prohibiting the use of the company name due to a likelihood of confusion.
HG210052 · zh (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
A.____ vs. A.____: No Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Dispute
Cited as the basis for the plaintiff's claim for an injunction under company law, but the claim was ultimately dismissed.
OGVE.2018.19.Nr.7 · ow (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
Immovesta AG v. Immovest AG: Name Priority Dispute
This provision is invoked to grant the plaintiff's request for cessation of the company name's further use.
ZK2 2015 42 · gr (Art. 956 Abs. 2 OR)
A._____ AG v. C._____ AG: Likelihood of Confusion in Company Names
Basis for granting the first part of the claim concerning the prohibition of using the company name 'C._____ AG' due to confusion.
C/10148/2021 · ge (art. 956 al. 1 CO)
Attorney Trade Name Infringement and Likelihood of Confusion Injunction
Basis for the prohibition order against the defendants for using a business name similar to the plaintiff's registered business name, indicating a risk of confusion.