The German Patent and Trade Mark Office is offering free initial consultation for inventors in cooperation with the Chamber of patent Attorneys. These consultations take place in the rooms of the DPMA in Munich and in Berlin. Please make an appointment.
Initial consultation for inventors in Munich
| Day | Location | Consultation hours and duration | For appointments, call: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | DPMA Munich, main building | 9:30 to 12:30 30 minutes maximum for every appointment | +49 89 2195-1000 |
| Thursday | DPMA Munich, main building | 14:30 to 17:30 30 minutes maximum for every appointment | +49 89 2195-1000 |
Initial consultation for inventors in Berlin
| Tag | Ort | Zeitrahmen | Terminvereinbarung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | DPMA, Information and Service Centre Berlin | 10:00 to 13:30 20 minutes maximum for every appointment | +49 89 2195-1000 |
Nationwide in many cities regional patent information centres (in German only) , many chambers of commerce and industry as well as chambers of skilled crafts offer initial consultation for inventors provided by patent attorneys. The website of the German Chamber of Patent Attorneys provides an overview of consultation services offered.