EPO

The process of applying for a Unitary Patent (UP)

The process of applying for a Unitary Patent (UP) under the European Patent System involves multiple steps: 1. File a European Patent Application Submission: The applicant must first file a European patent application at the European Patent Office (EPO). This application can be submitted online, by post, or in person at the EPO headquarters. Requirements: [...]

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European and International Patent Application (EP/ PCT)

Patent protection abroad Patents are only valid in the country for which they have been granted (principle of territoriality). Patents granted by the DPMA have effect in the Federal Republic of Germany. You have a choice of several routes for obtaining patent protection of your invention in other countries. If you wish to obtain protection [...]

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