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Press release (17.06.2021)
“Brilliant technology pioneer”: DPMA President congratulates Karl Leo on winning the European Inventor Award
Background (11.06.2021)
European Football Championship: The technology behind the ball
Milestones (08.06.2021)
135th anniversary of the death of Ludwig II of Bavaria: The fairytale king of trade marks
Important Notice (07.06.2021)
DEPATISnet searches now even more convenient - new "Advanced" search mode
Important Notice (07.06.2021)
The new online search support is an interactive service we offer. It helps you conduct searches concerning patents, utility models, trade marks and designs.
Press release (01.06.2021)
"Sagacious pioneer in comprehensive digitisation": DPMA Vice-President Christine Moosbauer goes into retirement – and is succeeded by Bernd Maile

Number of the month (31.05.2021)
305,684 participants in "Jugend forscht" - national winners awarded in 2021
Press release (28.05.2021)
“Flagship project” of the federal government marks its 10th anniversary
Background (26.05.2021)
World day of the bicycle: An invention with a great history - and even greater future
Important Notice (19.05.2021)
DPMAdirekt – New functions to prepare lists of goods and services in electronic trade mark filings
Milestones (19.05.2021)
The knock on the doors of heaven: Bob Dylan turns 80
Background (11.05.2021)
Father´s Day: The "Bollerwagen" handcart - beloved beer wagon
Milestones (05.05.2021)
80 years ago: Presentation of the Zuse "Z3" - Konrad Zuse writes technological history in his living room
Press release (04.05.2021)
Exhaust gas becomes plastic: Brilliant German researchers proposed by DPMA nominated for the European Inventor Award

Background (30.04.2021)
Star Wars Day: The Force and the Merchandise - IP Rights around Star Wars
Milestones (30.04.2021)
200th anniversary of death: Napoleon - Emperor of trade marks
Number of the month April (29.04.2021)
91.1 percent increase in patent applications in digital communication technology over the past ten years
Coronavirus - Update (27.04.2021)
As of June 1, 2021, hearings and oral proceedings may again be held at the DPMA, provided that the infections are kept below certain limits
Press release (22.04.2021)
Attractive funding programmes for SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises in the centre of attention on World Intellectual Property Day
Background (19.04.2021)
Plagiarius 2021: Negative award goes to ten brazen product counterfeits
Press release (15.04.2021)
User Advisory Council starts its second term: 15 representatives of all customer groups of the DPMA appointed for four years
SME fund (14.04.2021)
Intellectual property vouchers for small and medium-sized companies - applications open on 1 May
Important Notice (14.04.2021)
European cooperation in the field of trade mark law – harmonisation of the decision-making practices concerning new types of mark: examination of formal requirements and grounds for refusal
Important Notice (12.04.2021)
DPMA is expanding its Jena location: 110 additional attractive jobs in Thuringia

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Last updated: 18 June 2021