Munich is one of Europe’s leading centers for innovation and intellectual property. This status becomes strikingly visible from the town hall tower, where both the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) and the European Patent Office (EPO) can be seen in close proximity.
Their geographical closeness reflects the strong interaction between national and European patent systems. The DPMA stands for technical rigor, reliable procedures, and a long tradition in protecting intellectual property in Germany. The EPO, in turn, sets internationally recognized standards through its high-quality search and examination practice and its deep technical expertise.
