Term during which a workIntellectual property creation in literature and art (as well as computer programmes) exhibiting an individual and therefore unique character. Said individual character is the prerequisite that a work can be protected. or an intangible performance are protected. The term of protectionTerm during which a work or an intangible performance are protected. The term of protection in Switzerland is 70 years after the death of an author, resp. the last co-author, resp. the director in the case of audiovisual works. It is 50 years for performing artists. in Switzerland is 70 years after the death of an authorNatural person creating a work, resp. the last co-authorNatural person involved in the creation of a work together with one (or more) other person(s). Co-authors hold the same status as authors., resp. the director in the case of audiovisual works. It is 50 years for performing artists.