How To Register Design In Germany
- Complete the R5703 request form which is provided from the German Patent and Trade Mark Office. The form is available under the “Documents to Use” section where you can fill out the application form.
- Send your application for consideration to German Patent and Trade Mark Office in Jena. You can make your application in person at office offices located in Munich, Jena and Berlin. Some Patentinformationszentren (patent information centres) accept design applications for transmittal to the German Patent and Trade Mark Office.
- The application fees must be paid.
- When your application is accepted It will be reviewed through the Designs Unit checking the application for any imperfections. It will also check for any defects. Unit will also determine whether the design you’re applying for is eligible for protection under the design or not, and if the design conforms to public policy and accepted guidelines of morality. The design cannot be considered to be the use of any State emblems or other indicators of public importance. If the above requirements are satisfied The Design Unit will enter the design into the Designs Register. Be aware that the Designs Unit does not examine whether the design meets the essential requirements for protection which means that it’s truly unique and distinctive. If there is disputes the requirements are analyzed through the court of law. But, if the requirements have not been in place at the time of the filing – even though the design has been registered the application is not granted, there is no IP right is granted and rights could be earned.
- The design registration will be published in the electronic designs gazette (Geschmackmusterblatt).
Documents that are required Register Design
- Request form completed
- The design is represented in a way that is appropriate for publication. The design representation can be adhered to or printed in this representation format (pdf- File R5703.1) or saved as an JPEG document (*.jpg) onto an electronic storage device (CD or DVD).
- at least one item in which the design is used or utilized. You can look up the equivalent designations for products online on Suchmaschine.
Office Locations and Contacts
German Patent and Trade Mark Office
MunichDeutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Zweibrckenstrae 12
80331 Mnchen
Germany
Address for mail:
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
80297 Mnchen
Germany
Phone: +49 89 2195-0
Fax: +49 89 2195-2221
E-mail: info@dpma.de
Berlin
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Technisches Informationszentrum Berlin
Gitschiner Strae 97
10969 Berlin
Germany
Address for mail:
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Technisches Informationszentrum Berlin
10958 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 30 25 992-0
Fax: +49 30 25 992-404
E-mail: info@dpma.de
Jena
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Dienststelle Jena
Goethestrae 1
07743 Jena
Germany
Address of the mailer:
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Dienststelle Jena
07738 Jena
Germany
Phone: +49 3641 40-54
Fax: +49 3641 40-5690
E-mail: info@dpma.de
Fees
Application Fee:
- Individual application (including an extension of protection for five year): EUR 70
- Multiple applications (up to 100 designs could be submitted with one form): EUR 7 per design, with a minimum of EUR 70.
Validity
The protection of a design begins when a design is registered into the Designs Register. The protection period can be up to 25 years from the date of filing.
Documents to Utilize
The Document is required Register Design
This document provides you with details on how to apply for a trademark registration with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office.
Other uses for the document/certificate
The registration grants you the sole right to make use of the design. You may prohibit other people from using your design without your permission. This includes all possible actions related to your design, such as offering products with your design, creating sales, selling, or exporting the products.
External Links
German Patent and Trade Mark Office