New grounds for refusal Protected geographical indications and protected designations of origin included as grounds for refusal in the Trade Mark Act Geographical indications and designations of origin for foodstuffs, wine and spirits, which are protected under…
Extended choice of trade mark types – attractive variants for a modern brand appearance Amended requirements support new types of trade marks Whereas in the past, register marks had to be capable of being represented graphically, since January 2019, the only…
DPMA annual figures for 2025: considerable increase in inventions Significant increase in innovative activity concerning digital technologies and electric mobility – automotive industry remained the strongest sector – booming demand for trade mark protection, in part…
William Shatner Fascinating, Captain Kirk! He boldly went where no man had gone before: Captain Kirk of the starship „Enterprise". He turned 90 and finally really flew into space in 2021. No, not the captain, who, according to "Star Trek" mythology, will not be born…
Online file inspection Electronic file inspection The electronic file inspection for patent and utility model procedures is available online free of charge via the DPMA register information system. If the case file is not yet available online, you may request its…
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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…
File inspection Which files can be inspected? The case files of the following IP procedures can be inspected by anybody without charge: patent applications after publication (compare Sec. 31 Patent Act) utility models (Sec. 8(5) Utility Model Act) upon registration…
Technical and formal requirements How to submit documents for your IP application online Further topics In order to make optimum use of the DPMA direktPro program, certain technical and formal requirements apply. On the following pages, you will find out what you…
Patent fees Further topics FAQ about Patent Fees Detailed fee information for: National patent applications PCT patent applications European patent in the national phase Warning against misleading requests for payment Overview of patent fees Type of fees Amount…