Questions around Patents Further topics Questions about WIPO DAS Here you will find a selection of frequently asked questions on patent protection What is a ‘patent claim’? Patent claims define the scope of protection of your patent. You should therefore draft them…
Vorzimmerkraft (w/m/div) für das Büro der Vizepräsidentin Stellenausschreibung | Standort: München | Bewerbungsfrist: 29. November 2026 Wir suchen an unserem Standort München zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Vorzimmerkraft (w/m/div) für das Büro der…
Questions about Designs FAQ Here you will find a selection of frequently asked questions on design protection What is a design? A design is defined as the "two-dimensional or three-dimensional appearance of the whole or a part of a product". It results, for example,…
Questions about Trade Marks Here you will find a selection of frequently asked questions and answers on trade mark protection How can you contribute to the speedy processing of your trade mark application? If you pay your fees on time and comply with important formal…
Program download DPMA direktPro - software and brief instructions This page contains the current version of DPMA direktPro with brief instructions concerning the installation of the software as well as examples of patent and trade mark applications. Please note: Upon…
75 years Peanuts What have we earned, Charlie Brown? Celebrating 75 years of Peanuts, one of the most lucrative brands in pop culture It is hard to believe, but Charlie Brown is 75 years old now! One of the world's best-known comic series, the "Peanuts" ( DE 906560…
Justus von Liebig A chemist feeds the world He was one of the most famous and influential natural scientists of the 19th century: Justus Liebig . His name is still known far beyond specialist circles today thanks to his meat extract. But what is far more significant…
Napoleon Emperor of trade marks Napoleon is one of the most famous figures in world history. No wonder that his name, which really is familiar to each and everyone, is used for numerous trade marks. With 189 registrations (in July 2024), "Napoleon" in DPMA register…
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For Founders, Start-ups and SMEs: Free Intellectual Property Assessment The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) and PIZnet, the network of German Patent Information Centres, are offering individual consultations on patents, utility models, trade marks and…