The company's purpose is to operate a patent attorney firm, which includes commercial consulting and representation in all matters of intellectual property, in particular in patent, trademark and design matters, as well as in matters of unfair competition and copyright. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies, in particular patent attorney firms, in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.