A bilateral free trade agreement was signed on 6 July 2013 between China and Switzerland in Beijing. It is expected to enter into effect in 2014. It contains provisions on the protection of intellectual property rights.
In order to combat counterfeiting and piracy, the measures taken by customs authorities are to be applied both on import and export of goods. The appropriate measures are to be applied in the event of infringement of trademarks and copyrights, as well as of patents and protected designs.
