Published on: 16. February 2026 Background Search - Find - Protect Information on how the DPMA and others optimize, protect and develop IP rights. World of Design In our series, we travel through the calendar year – from the atmospheric light of the dark season to the sparkling splendour of Christmas. Special occasions Egg-laying Easter bunnies, Valentine's Day greetings, patented creepy artefacts or trademarked Jedi: many holidays or World Days have ties to IP history. Here are some of them. Food & Drink Whether it's our daily bread or a pint of beer at the Oktoberfest: IP rights play a pivotal role in our nutrition. (Nobel) Prize worthy! Great research and IP rights go hand in hand.
Search - Find - Protect Information on how the DPMA and others optimize, protect and develop IP rights.
World of Design In our series, we travel through the calendar year – from the atmospheric light of the dark season to the sparkling splendour of Christmas.
Special occasions Egg-laying Easter bunnies, Valentine's Day greetings, patented creepy artefacts or trademarked Jedi: many holidays or World Days have ties to IP history. Here are some of them.
Food & Drink Whether it's our daily bread or a pint of beer at the Oktoberfest: IP rights play a pivotal role in our nutrition.
