'Swiss Army' chocolate has to change its name
A Swiss-based chocolate company is no longer allowed to use “Swiss Army” to market its product, a Bern commercial court has decided, following a challenge by the Swiss Defence Procurement authorities. “This case gives a signal in terms of further infringements of the government’s military trademarks,” said the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) in a statement on Friday. Armasuisse is mandated to protect the trademarks "Swiss Army", "Swiss Military" and "Swiss Air Force", which can be used through licencing agreements. Читать дальше...