Boom in investments in research, software and intellectual property Intangible investment is increasing, investment in tangible assets is stagnating: Study by the World Intellectual Property Organisation draws a mixed conclusion for Germany - DPMA President:…
Enjoy your vacation — say no to fakes! DPMA President Eva Schewior warns against buying counterfeit products on vacation - Penalties for buying counterfeits in street shops - Brand and product piracy causes immense damage - German customs seized counterfeit goods…
‘Concentrated expertise on industrial property protection’ President of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) welcomes newly appointed members of the DPMA User Advisory Council as the central advisory body of the DPMA: ‘Intellectual property is of utmost…
DPMA Annual Report 2024: Sharp rise in patent applications from Germany on renewable energies Germany among the leaders in published patent applications in solar technology and wind power - DPMA President: Protected innovations important factor for achieving climate…
"Feel the beat of IP": DPMA celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 'World IP Day' on 26 April focuses on music - DPMA President: "Intellectual property rights and copyright are the basis for a lively music scene" - Almost 600 inventions relating to musical…
DPMAnutzerforum 2025: creating the framework conditions for a catch-up race in new technologies At its key annual event, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office presents an analysis of patent applications concerning digital technologies – after falling behind for…
DPMA annual figures for 2024: considerable increase in patent applications from Germany German Patent and Trade Mark Office saw more inventions of German companies and research institutions than in the previous year – automotive as the dominant industry in the patent…
“A Christmas without fakes” DPMA President advises Christmas shoppers to be cautious about counterfeits – product and trade mark piracy harms innovative companies and destroys jobs – European Police Office: consumers unknowingly support organised crime Press release…
“Digital light” for cars and augmented reality: DPMA President congratulates the winners of the Deutscher Zukunftspreispreis From left to right: Federal Minister Cem Özdemir, Dr Hermann Oppermann, Dr Norwin von Malm, Stefan Grötsch, Federal President Frank-Walter…
"Valuable impulses": DPMA User Advisory Council concludes meeting period The DPMAnutzerbeirat at its meeting in April 2024 DPMA takes positive stock of the 2nd appointment period of its central advisory body - Important topics: Patent quality, attractiveness of the…