Design Protection in the EU and international

Overview Registered designs only have legal effect in the country in which they are registered (territoriality principle). That means that designs registered at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) are protected in the Federal Republic of Germany only. If you need protection for your design outside Germany, the following two options are available […]

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Design application procedure in Germany

Design registration proceedings in Germany The DPMA first checks whether all indications and documents required for the application have been received. The details of the applicant, the representation of the design and the indication of products must be submitted. It is examined whether the application complies with the legal requirements, above all, whether the representation […]

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