The purpose of the company is to provide consulting and management services in the field of intellectual property law (trademark, design, patent and copyright law) and related legal areas, as well as activities related thereto, insofar as they serve the main purpose. The company may conduct all commercial and financial transactions that serve its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, exploit, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, the company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly related to it, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of all kinds.