World's oldest perfume manufacturer Three centuries of fighting imitators One of the oldest German companies is "Johann Maria Farina gegenüber dem Jülichs-Platz GmbH" in Cologne. Existing for more than three centuries, it is assumed to be the world's oldest perfume…
Tips for your patent application Are you planning to apply for a patent at our office? To find out which documents you need and how to file your application, choose Application from the drop-down menu under "Application" on the menu bar. Here we have compiled some…
Apply for Patents Further topics Tips for your patent application Describing the invention clearly and precisely What you should know in advance: the patent system is a very large and complex legal field. Therefore, it can be of benefit to appoint a patent attorney…
Current Statistical Data for Patents At a glance 2024 2025 Changes in % Applications (patent applications with the DPMA and PCT patent applications after entering the national phase) 59.261 62.050 + 4,7 Opened examination procedures 44.351 45.628 + 2,9 Concluded…
Current Statistical Data for Trade Marks At a glance 2024 2025 Changes in % Applications (national and international) 80.376 96.328 + 19,8 National trade marks Applications 77.224 93.291 + 20,8 Concluded registration procedures 74.913 82.542 + 10,2 - with…
Current Statistical Data for Designs At a glance 2024 2025 Changes in % Designs applied for 30,133 29,687 - 1.5 Designs in registration procedures concluded 30,685 27,161 - 11.5 - with registration 28,035 25,377 - 9.5 Designs in force 238,208 226,690 - 4.8 Designs…
Current Statistical Data for Utility Models At a glance 2024 2025 Changes in % Applications (utility model applications at the DPMA and PCT applications after entering the national phase) 9.576 11.427 + 19,3 Registration procedures concluded 9.923 10.838 + 9,2 - with…
Apply for Utility Models Further topics Splitting off Tips for your utility model application Applying for a utility model in Germany You can file a utility model application both in paper form and in electronic form with the DPMA. Please use application form G 6003…
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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