IPC Revisions Updates to the International Patent Classification (IPC) The IPC classification system is updated (revised) at regular intervals in order to include the latest developments in science and technology. These modifications are initially provided to you in…
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"Sendung mit der Maus" Googly-eyed inspirer Possibly no one in this country has done as much for research and science as the Maus. She has awakened curiosity in whole generations to find out what lies behind things. For hmore than alf a century, the "Sendung mit der…
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Forms and other documents for Designs Please note: Links may not work temporarily Due to the migration of the DPMA website to a new content management system on 10 November 2026, all URLs and links to internal media (documents, videos) have changed. The official…
Forms and other documents concerning Payments Please note: Links may not work temporarily Due to the migration of the DPMA website to a new content management system on 10 November 2026, all URLs and links to internal media (documents, videos) have changed. The…
Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2026: System to Prevent Multi-Organ Failure, Carbon-Negative Power Plant, and Energy-Efficient Microchips Saving the Lives of Millions of Intensive Care Patients: Innovative Organ Support System nominated for the German Future Prize at the…
Global Innovation Index: Germany remains in 11th place Latest innovation study by the World Intellectual Property Organization: Germany ranks among the global leaders in science and research, but lags far behind in fostering entrepreneurship – DPMA President:…
Seven German cities and regions among the world's strongest innovation clusters President of the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA): Input from numerous regions is a particular strength of the Federal Republic of Germany – Study by the World Intellectual…
International Cooperation Increasingly connected at the global level In the age of globalisation, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) relies on intensified cooperation with national and international intellectual property organisations. World Intellectual…