Smart goals, smart shin guards and robots that collect balls The ball remains round for the World Cup – and technical innovations continue apace. To mark the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office has expanded its online…
Collective Management Organisations, Copyright The DPMA acts as the supervisory authority under the Act on Collective Management Organisations (CMO Act - Verwertungsgesellschaftengesetz ). The Arbitration Board under the CMO Act is also integrated in the organisation…
Integrity and Corruption Prevention Our guiding principles for corruption prevention The German Patent and Trade Mark Office is performing its statutory duties in an impartial and subject-oriented manner. In this context, our actions vis-à-vis our customers, staff…
70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest A song can be a bridge In 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest will celebrate its 70th anniversary. What began as a European television project in the 1950s has long since become one of the world’s biggest live music events. Under…
Star Wars: Use the Force (of IP)! The Empire and IP May the Force be with you! Fans around the world celebrate Star Wars Day on 4 May. Why this particular date? Well, the pronunciation of the date ‘May the 4th’ is very similar to the beginning of what is arguably the…
World IP Day 2025 Intellectual property and music: Feel the beat of IP From rhythms that make us dance to lyrics that express our feelings, music enriches every aspect of our lives. World Intellectual Property Day 2025 shows how creativity and innovation, supported…
Special occasions Patents of horror Halloween and IP In addition to Christmas and Easter, a third holiday now dominates the seasonal offerings in the stores: Halloween. The creepy fest has established itself as a permanent fixture in the calendar and retail trade. It…
Product piracy A bargain – but with many negative consequences Fancy picking up your favourite team's kit at a bargain price whilst on holiday? Ordering a pair of trainers online for a fifth of the original price? With prices that low, you might be willing to accept…
Patents, brands & pop culture Oh my, Captain Kirk! William Shatner He boldly went where no man had gone before: Captain Kirk of the starship „Enterprise". Beatles, brands and apples The Beatles and IP More than 50 years ago the biggest band of all times broke up: The…
Diversity and inclusion at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office The German Patent and Trade Mark Office signs the Diversity Charter and commits to diversity as a key to success The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) has signed the Diversity Charter,…