Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the refusal to approve the branch name and sign “JohnsonDiversey Schweiz” was lawful.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. The designation could mislead the public into thinking the Swiss establishment was a separate Swiss subsidiary rather than a branch without legal personality.
Extrahierte Begründung
For a foreign company branch, the designation must clearly show that it is a branch. Adding “Schweiz” to a branch name could create a confusion risk contrary to truthfulness and clarity requirements for commercial register entries; the Federal Office did not abuse its discretion.