DPMAnutzerforum 2026: quantum technology is gaining momentum DPMA analysis: sevenfold increase in patent applications relating to quantum technology compared to ten years ago – German applicants in second place behind US applicants – DPMA President: Germany could be…
SME Fund 2026: EU funding program for small and medium-sized enterprises relaunched Individual IP scans, registration of patents, trademarks, designs, and varieties, as well as state-of-the-art searches: Small and medium-sized enterprises receive EU funding to…
Press releases News from the DPMA Inventiveness and creativity need effective protection. The DPMA is the German centre of expertise for all intellectual property rights - for patents, utility models, trade marks and registered designs. As the largest national patent…
European Patents European patents, Unitary Patents and Unitary Patent Court In addition to the national patent system, there has also been a European patent system since the 1970s. This system provides for two protection options. One is the European patent, which…
Information on the payment of fees at the DPMA Further topics Cross-Border Credit Transfers Instructions for Direct Debit Collection Collective Payments Payment Date FAQ Please note: The timely and complete fee payment is crucial for the filing of your IP…
DPMA Offices in Munich You can reach the German Patent and Trade Mark Office at three locations in Munich: Munich, Zweibrückenstraße 12 Munich, Anzinger Straße 29 Munich, Cincinnatistraße 64 Zweibrückenstraße 12, 80331 München DPMA München DPMA headquarters with…
Protection Outside Germany Further topics European Patents International Applications PCT Patent Prosecution Highway Patents are only valid in the country for which they have been granted (principle of territoriality). Patents granted by the DPMA have effect in the…
Jena Sub-Office Goethestraße 1, 07743 Jena Design department, invalidity proceedings Trademark department, trademark administration Patent departments Central customer service Administrative and IT units How to find us You can reach this office by public transport:…
DPMA-IDZ - Information and Service Centre Berlin Gitschiner Straße 97, 10969 Berlin Administration department Event management Central customer service Research Cooperation How to find us The DPMA IDZ Berlin is located not far from the underground station "U…
Contact Further topics DPMA Offices in Munich DPMA Office in Jena DPMA Office in Berlin Regional bank holidays Here you can contact the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) directly to submit your requests, questions, or comments. We recommend using our contact…