World IP Day on 26 April 2026 Sport and intellectual property rights: a springboard for innovation State-of-the-art equipment, measuring devices, training methods, broadcasting technology and much more: intellectual property plays a crucial role in sport. IP is…
(Nobel) Prize worthy! "Outstanding researchers and pioneering inventors" 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine The groundbreaking invention by this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine laureates, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, was filed with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office…
Tips for your design application Are you planning to apply for a Design at our office? To find out which documents you need and how to file your application, choose Application from the drop-down menu under "Designs" on the menu bar. Here we have compiled some…
Apply for Designs Further topics Required data and documents Tips for your design application Simple and comfortable: online filing of design applications The best way to file your design application is online via DPMA direktWeb (for applications containing up to 20…
Splitting off a utility model from a patent application Split-off from a patent application – quick protection for your invention You can split off a utility model from a patent application. This affords you quick protection for your invention even if you have not…
Required Data for Filing an Application Further topics Detailed information regarding the list of goods and services You can file your trade mark application online (without signature), electronically (with a signature) or file a conventional paper-based application.…
Detailed information regarding the list of goods and services Certain guidelines have to be taken into consideration for preparing lists of goods and services. Here you can read what is particularly important. Preparing lists of goods and services - avoiding…
Tips for your utility model application Are you planning to apply for a utility model at our office? To find out which documents you need and how to file your application, choose Application from the drop-down menu under "Utility Models" on the menu bar. Here we have…
Tips for your trademark application Are you planning to apply for a trade mark at our office? To find out which documents you need and how to file your application, look at Application . What you have to submit with your application In your trade mark application you…
Apply for Trade Marks Further topics Complying with formal requirements makes processing faster... ... and that way you will contribute to the speedy handling of your trade mark application. Our information sheet in German So tragen Sie zu einer zügigen Bearbeitung…