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Designs

The German Patent and Trade Mark Office publishes application forms, information leaflets and other forms concerning IP applications. Some of the documents are available in German language only.

• National design applications
• Other forms concerning the design procedure
• Forms for invalidity proceedings
• Ordinances and guidelines governing the design procedure
• Data Protection regarding IP applications

Important note:
Please do not send your design application or any other request by e-mail. Procedural acts (applications, requests, etc.) require submission by post, fax, using DPMAdirektWeb or the DPMAdirektPro software, or in person to be legally valid. Please also note that filing by fax is not permitted for design applications and representations of designs.

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Last updated: 2 March 2022