Press Further topics Press releases Interesting facts Do you have questions about patents, trade marks and more? Find the answers here! On our media pages, you can find information about the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) and its responsibilities. We…
Computer-implemented inventions In the age of the Internet, smartphones and digitisation and as part of the 4th Industrial Revolution, it is impossible to imagine technology without software. Many of the latest innovations can be attributed to digital data…
European Patents European patents, Unitary Patents and Unitary Patent Court In addition to the national patent system, there has also been a European patent system since the 1970s. This system provides for two protection options. One is the European patent, which…
Patent Protection - Overview Further topics Protection Requirements Protection for your technical inventions Commercially successful ideas are often copied or imitated – from everyday objects to sophisticated high-tech products. You can use patents to protect your…
Information on the payment of fees at the DPMA Further topics Cross-Border Credit Transfers Instructions for Direct Debit Collection Collective Payments Payment Date FAQ Please note: The timely and complete fee payment is crucial for the filing of your IP…
Protection Requirements Further topics Computer-implemented inventions Biotechnology and patents What is patentable? Due to the constant further development of science and technology, it must be continuously redefined what is available for patent protection. In…
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…
Protection Outside Germany Further topics European Patents International Applications PCT Patent Prosecution Highway Patents are only valid in the country for which they have been granted (principle of territoriality). Patents granted by the DPMA have effect in the…
Jena Sub-Office Goethestraße 1, 07743 Jena Design department, invalidity proceedings Trademark department, trademark administration Patent departments Central customer service Administrative and IT units How to find us You can reach this office by public transport:…
DPMA-IDZ - Information and Service Centre Berlin Gitschiner Straße 97, 10969 Berlin Administration department Event management Central customer service Research Cooperation How to find us The DPMA IDZ Berlin is located not far from the underground station "U…