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…
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…
DPMA offices and regional bank holidays You can find us in Munich Jena and in Berlin Public holidays The DPMA offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The following applies to the observance of time limits for submitting documents and for…
Sustainability Further topics WIPO Green We act sustainably Protecting nature and the environment, using resources sparingly, offering all people the same opportunities for a good life - for today's generation and for all generations to come. This is what…
Notices of the President - Archive Notices from previous years The DPMA is providing the Notices of the President in English since 2018. The notices of the President from the years 2000 to 2017 are not available in English. Please refer to the German Website .…
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…
DPMA & the world High-level discussions on application trends and artificial intelligence DPMA at the WIPO General Assembly A delegation from the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, led by President Eva Schewior, attended the General Assembly of the World…
Hungarian Intellectual Property Office jubilee DPMA President Eva Schewior congratulates HIPO on its 130th anniversary Congratulations to Budapest: The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) is celebrating its 130th anniversary. Eva Schewior, President of the…
‘For strong trademark rights in a strong Europe’ Discussions on artificial intelligence, support for small businesses and joint projects: DPMA President Eva Schewior meets Joao Negrao, Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office, in Alicante Alicante.…
"Sendung mit der Maus" Googly-eyed inspirer Possibly no one in this country has done as much for research and science as the Maus. She has awakened curiosity in whole generations to find out what lies behind things. For hmore than alf a century, the "Sendung mit der…