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Art. 109 Bundesgesetz vom 18. Dezember 1987 über das Internationale Privatrecht (IPRG)
IPRG; 8. Kapitel: Immaterialgüterrecht; I. Zuständigkeit
Art. 109 IPRG
Für Klagen betreffend die Gültigkeit oder die Eintragung von Immaterialgüterrechten in der Schweiz sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Wohnsitz des Beklagten zuständig. Hat der Beklagte keinen Wohnsitz in der Schweiz, so sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Geschäftssitz des im Register eingetragenen Vertreters oder, wenn ein solcher fehlt, diejenigen am Sitz der schweizerischen Registerbehörde zuständig.
Für Klagen betreffend Verletzung von Immaterialgüterrechten sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Wohnsitz des Beklagten oder, wenn ein solcher fehlt, diejenigen an seinem gewöhnlichen Aufenthaltsort zuständig. Überdies sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Handlungs- und Erfolgsort sowie für Klagen aufgrund der Tätigkeit einer Niederlassung in der Schweiz die Gerichte am Ort der Niederlassung zuständig.
Für Klagen betreffend gesetzliche Vergütungsansprüche für die rechtmässige Nutzung eines Immaterialguts gilt Absatz 2 sinngemäss.
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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (19)
HG 2024 32 · be (Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Lack of Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Case
The court used this provision to determine the local jurisdiction based on the place of occurrence (Erfolgsort) for the claim regarding intellectual property infringement, although ultimately finding no jurisdiction.
O2023-012 (Art. 109 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Patent for Avalanche Transceiver Partially Validated After Court Narrows Claims
This article is cited to establish the court's jurisdiction based on the representative's place of business.
S2024-003 (Art. 2 Abs. 1, Art. 5 Abs. 3 und Art. 31 LugÜ sowie aus Art. 10 und Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
These provisions establish the territorial jurisdiction of the Federal Patent Court for the measure proceedings.
HG 2022 74 · be (Art. 109 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Trademark Nullity Based on Likelihood of Confusion (Lucky Mark)
Used in the reasoning to establish the local jurisdiction of the Bern Commercial Court, though not explicitly cited in the final dispositive orders 1-5.
O2020-014 (Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Patent Dismissed Over Mobile Symbol Transmission Claims
Cited for establishing the jurisdiction of Swiss courts in international civil matters.
O2021-009--O2021-010 (Art. 109 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Federal Patent Court Invalidates Swiss Portions of EP Patents 127 and 105
Determines jurisdiction for patent validity cases based on registration location.
C/6464/2018 · ge (art. 109 al. 1 LDIP)
Textile Company v. Chinese Company: Trademark Nullification Due to Likelihood of Confusion
Cited in the reasoning to establish the jurisdiction of the Swiss courts based on the location of the agent listed in the register.
O2015-018 (art. 109 LDIP)
Patent Validity and Ownership Dispute Dismissed
Cited to regulate international jurisdiction for intellectual property disputes.
S2017-006 (Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Pharmaceutical Company v. Competitor: Supplementary Protection Certificate Infringement
Cited in the reasoning as a basis for jurisdiction of the Federal Patent Court.
O2015-004 (Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Patent Holder's Prosecution History Limits Scope of Equivalence for Generic Drug
This provision was cited in relation to the jurisdiction of Swiss courts in cases involving foreign defendants, specifically regarding the place of action and effect.
C/11533/2014 · ge (Art. 109 al. 1 ch. 2 LDIP)
Bank Pledge Extinguished by Debt Repayment After Seizure
Cited in the reasoning to establish venue (competence ratione loci) for the initial claim, which was not overturned in the dispositive.
C/1850/2015 · ge (art. 109 al. 2 LDIP)
IKKS v. IKKII Trademark Infringement and Cancellation
Used to establish the Court's jurisdiction over the action for cessation of infringement based on the place of the act or result (internet sales in Switzerland).
C/26345/2014 · ge (Art. 109 al. 2 LDIP)
Trademark Holder v. Counterfeiters (Domain Blocking)
Applied, along with Art. 10 let. a LDIP, to establish the international jurisdiction of Swiss courts regarding provisional measures related to intellectual property violations via websites.
ZK.2014.14 · bs (Art. 109 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Design Infringement Appeal Regarding Smartwatch Designs and Prior Art
Cited in the reasoning determining international jurisdiction regarding IP rights.
C/26345/2014 · ge (Art. 109 al. 2 LDIP)
Trademark Holder v. Foreign Entities (Domain Blocking Injunction Denial)
The court found *prima facie* international jurisdiction based on the location of the act or result of the infringement concerning IP rights via the internet.