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Virtual Mail Office Open description Description Close Virtual Post Office Encryption certificate Security plays an important role when communicating with the DPMA. The threats are manifold - regardless of whether these are hackers, viruses or Trojan horses. Aspects…
Digital signature Electronic signature The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) accepts electronic IP applications. The request has to bear a qualified electronic signature of the applicant so that the sender can be clearly authenticated. For the search of…
Technical requirements Requirements to be met by the IT infrastructure For online filing of an IP application, a special software is necessary, which we provide to you free of charge. For installation, your IT infrastructure (hardware, software) should meet the…
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Important notice of 16 February 2026 Signs describing the subject matter of goods and/or services; completion of Convergence Project 16 as part of the European cooperation The trade mark offices of the EU Member States and the European Union Intellectual Property…
Important notice of 16 February 2026 The distinctive character of slogans; completion of Convergence Project 17 as part of the European cooperation The trade mark offices of the EU Member States and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have been…
Formal requirements The electronic filing of documents at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office is subject to some formal framework requirements. Pursuant to Section 4 of the Ordinance on Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (…