Protection of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 Protection for craft and industrial products (since 1 December 2025) Names of products originating in a specific geographical area, the quality, reputation or other characteristics of which…
Social Media Further topics Netiquette Data protection Why is the DPMA active on social media channels? Nowadays, social networks are important tools of modern public relations. We want to provide you with information on current news, job vacancies, tutorials, events…
Other companies The following companies have been brought to the attention of the DPMA. The DPMA does not know whether these companies are still active. Once again, we expressly point out that these companies have no connection with the DPMA . DDA Service (web…
Information for Information pages for small and medium-sized enterprises Intellectual property rights are crucial to effectively protect innovations and trade marks against theft and counterfeiting. Our SME pages offer you information about what you as a small and…
The DPMA in social media - LinkedIn Dear users, you have just clicked on the link to our offer on LinkedIn. If you use services of this provider, user data may be collected and possibly stored in server logs. The German Patent and Trade Mark Office has no influence…
The DPMA in social media - Youtube Dear users, you have just clicked on the link to our offer on YouTube. If you use services of this provider, user data may be collected and possibly stored in server logs. The German Patent and Trade Mark Office has no influence on…
List of companies The following companies offering - partially misleading - services against payment including the publication or registration of IP rights in non-official registers or the renewal of IP rights at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office were brought…
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Opposition and Cancellation Important notice: Longer processing times for trade mark applications We are currently experiencing longer processing times for trade mark applications. This is due to a sharp rise in the number of applications and a significant increase…
Goods and Services Further topics Nice Classification Classification practice Trade marks are registered for certain goods and services. This determines the scope of protection of the trade mark. What is known as "list of goods and services" is an essential component…