The acquisition, administration and exploitation of patents, rights to manufacturing processes and licenses; the distribution of licenses and sub-licenses as well as the financing of related business, in particular the trade in patented or licensed products. It may participate directly or indirectly in associations with productive and commercial purposes that pursue a similar goal. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also carry out all activities that are related to the purpose of the company.