Contact with the DPMA a) Contact and communication b) Press mailing list c) Newsletter a) Contact and communication (1) Data processing You can contact the DPMA by e-mail, telephone, fax or via our social media channels. Depending on the way you contact us and the…
Application to the German Patent and Trade Mark Office Scope of processing of data Purposes of processing Recipients Duration of storage of the personal Rights of data subjects a) Scope of processing of data, sources of the data During the application procedure, we…
DEPATIS net a) Provision of DEPATIS net and creation of log files (1) Data processing When DEPATIS net is used, our system automatically collects data and information of the computer system of the accessing computer. In this process, the following data will be…
Important notice of 11 February 2026 Increase of trade mark applications made in bad faith Since mid-2025, there has been an increase in trade mark applications where several aspects raise doubts about the applicants' good faith. It seems that these applicants do not…
Important notice of 2 January 2026 Update of the official list of goods for designs for the 15th edition of the Locarno Classification (classification for registered designs) The official list of goods for designs (list of products) was updated and entered into force…
Important notice of 2 March 2026 Entry into force of the Ordinance Amending Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office On 1 March 2026, the Ordinance Amending Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office…
Important notice of 16 February 2026 Signs describing the subject matter of goods and/or services; completion of Convergence Project 16 as part of the European cooperation The trade mark offices of the EU Member States and the European Union Intellectual Property…
Important notice of 16 February 2026 The distinctive character of slogans; completion of Convergence Project 17 as part of the European cooperation The trade mark offices of the EU Member States and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have been…
The DPMA warns against misleading payment requests Further topics List of companies Other companies Fraudulent payment requests by email are circulating again – do not make any hasty payments! (23.02.2026) Please be aware that fraudulent payment requests are…
“Brilliant technology pioneer”: DPMA President congratulates Karl Leo on winning the European Inventor Award Award in the “Lifetime achievement” category presented for the invention of organic light-emitting diodes that allow brighter and sharper displays – prizes…