Events Further topics Trade fairs Workshops/Online seminars DPMAnutzerforum 2026 Events, conferences and information meetings Calendar in German Image: iStock.com/Matej Kastelic
Comic IP Hooray, hooray! Pumuckl is back Pumuckl Blistering barnacles! Pumuckl is more popular today than ever: a new film is just being released and a new television series featuring his adventures is about to enter its second season. What have we earned, Charlie…
Carl Barks & Donald Duck When the drake turned human He was one of the great artists of the 20th century: Carl Barks. You don't know this name? Well, so did many of his biggest fans for a long time. In his active days, he was known only as the anonymous "good artist"…
IPC Navigation The German Patent and Trade Mark Office’s IPC application will make your searches even more efficient. Features include: Flexible search fields: You can add custom search fields and search specifically for IPC symbols, search terms or cross-references.…
Utility Model Protection Outside Germany In contrast to the patent system, there is no European filing route. Neither do all countries offer utility model protection. For example, there is no utility model in Switzerland. For information about utility model…
DPMAnutzerforum 2026 Focus on quantum technology We are opening our doors to you once again: on 17 and 18 March 2026 , we warmly welcome you to the next DPMAnutzerforum! This year, we will be focusing on the topic of ‘ quantum technology ’ – a field of innovation…
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…
Law Further topics Legal representation before the DPMA Freedom of Information Act Corruption Prevention Data Protection Statement Accessibility Imprint Acts on industrial property protection and copyright This page lists the essential legislation governing German…
Examination, Registration and Renewal The road to your trade mark registration First, the Trade Mark Sections of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office make sure that all required data , for example, applicant, trade mark and the list of goods and services have been…
The certification mark In addition to the standard case of individual trademarks used to distinguish one supplier's products from those of another, there was also the warranty mark (which was very rare and only suitable for a few constellations!). Since 2019, new…