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The Intellectual Property Disclosure Form is a fundamental document used when employees, researchers, or contractors create new intellectual property that may have value for their organization. It is specifically designed to comply with Swiss intellectual property laws and regulations, including federal acts on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and data protection. The form should be completed as soon as a new invention, work, or other IP is created, capturing essential details about the nature of the IP, its creators, development circumstances, and potential applications. This documentation is crucial for establishing priority dates, determining ownership rights, and initiating formal IP protection processes. The form typically precedes patent applications, copyright registrations, or other formal IP protection measures, and serves as an internal record for IP portfolio management.
