{"id":516,"date":"2019-02-16T21:40:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T20:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/patent\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T11:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T09:17:00","slug":"patent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/patent\/","title":{"rendered":"Patent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-4vpr00-453d861b3f0d94bd2b2b055d04f9684b main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ym5k3-6bf312fe6bdeee5cd8e6bb0fcb77760b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ym5k3-6bf312fe6bdeee5cd8e6bb0fcb77760b{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ym5k3-6bf312fe6bdeee5cd8e6bb0fcb77760b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ym5k3-6bf312fe6bdeee5cd8e6bb0fcb77760b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ym5k3-6bf312fe6bdeee5cd8e6bb0fcb77760b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Patents<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-4k0a5s-077ac65113406ec8940f83daa30db10f  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-4k0a5s-077ac65113406ec8940f83daa30db10f avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><a href='#schutzbereich' title='What does a patent protect?'  class='iconlist_icon av-1reyca-1d9bdd8b28919f7d9a5def90f3b2228b avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#schutzbereich' title='What does a patent protect?'>What does a patent protect?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#softwarepatent' title='Can I patent my software?'  class='iconlist_icon av-1kjmsi-2902d95cf867e47281e2683d4bda0552 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#softwarepatent' title='Can I patent my software?'>Can I patent my software?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1gcdkq-7601d3d4f9bb766bd3335c2e88d05566 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#europaeisches_patent' title='Does a European patent exist?'>Does a European patent exist?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#patentkosten' title='What does a patent cost?'  class='iconlist_icon av-1bks3u-d73cf99b4ac2e4dafb4fb33bb6f9e656 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#patentkosten' title='What does a patent cost?'>What does a patent cost?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#unterlagen' title='Which documents do I have to prepare for the patent attorney?'  class='iconlist_icon av-117ilu-937bbebcf38942d68a5ac33e672fde22 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#unterlagen' title='Which documents do I have to prepare for the patent attorney?'>Which documents do I have to prepare for the patent attorney?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#patentability' title='In which cases is my invention patentable?'  class='iconlist_icon av-yq7bu-e79e56799942fff734d3c1834b998406 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#patentability' title='In which cases is my invention patentable?'>In which cases is my invention patentable?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#verfahrensdauer' title='How long does the grant procedure take?'  class='iconlist_icon av-skytm-d278878bc81840033b6743da928e85c1 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#verfahrensdauer' title='How long does the grant procedure take?'>How long does the grant procedure take?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#sicherheit' title='My patent has been granted, is it safe for me now?'  class='iconlist_icon av-ln482-477030dc04e154aa0b0366e0f8850e6b avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#sicherheit' title='My patent has been granted, is it safe for me now?'>My patent has been granted, is it safe for me now?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#multinational' title='I want a patent in several countries. Do I have to apply everywhere at the same time?'  class='iconlist_icon av-hnem2-ca838d559f3488fdaf7f180a58d67f68 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#multinational' title='I want a patent in several countries. Do I have to apply everywhere at the same time?'>I want a patent in several countries. Do I have to apply everywhere at the same time?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href='#zeitpunkt' title='When should I take my invention to a patent attorney?'  class='iconlist_icon av-ava16-5358a5b0699b1af27dda2d00d409a432 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='#zeitpunkt' title='When should I take my invention to a patent attorney?'>When should I take my invention to a patent attorney?<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='schutzbereich'  class='avia-section av-c7znk-e16f661ff579c3d91ad9d0db93f55bc1 alternate_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7w42ep-a6ce6bd9796125b9d24ef42c2f0e5d73\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7w42ep-a6ce6bd9796125b9d24ef42c2f0e5d73{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7w42ep-a6ce6bd9796125b9d24ef42c2f0e5d73 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7w42ep-a6ce6bd9796125b9d24ef42c2f0e5d73 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7w42ep-a6ce6bd9796125b9d24ef42c2f0e5d73 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What does a patent protect?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-32l6og-d8fea0622faa3d4922a9cb66fac3854a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Patents protect your inventions in the technical field. In addition to technicality and industrial applicability, the prerequisites for this are above all the novelty of your invention and the basis of an inventive step. Patent protection is available for devices and systems, i.e. substantive inventions, as well as processes and novel uses of known objects, such as new applications of known drugs. Products which are subject to other intellectual property rights, such as aesthetic creations, written works or games for which copyright or design rights are reserved, or objects which the legislator wishes to exclude from patent protection, such as mathematical methods, plans and rules for intellectual and business activities, are not patentable. The legislator also excludes the human body from patent protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='softwarepatent'  class='avia-section av-2xn81k-c91038bb8902570f398a69a92891a62a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ymbme-71b7947d42900a9056787fec58eff9d4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymbme-71b7947d42900a9056787fec58eff9d4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymbme-71b7947d42900a9056787fec58eff9d4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ymbme-71b7947d42900a9056787fec58eff9d4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ymbme-71b7947d42900a9056787fec58eff9d4 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Can I patent my software?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2kh8rs-724ef4edb3ee5e4cb2253dfbbcd7aa16 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>According to Sec. 1 PatG, programs for data processing equipment, i.e. software, are excluded from patent protection. This is because as written works they already enjoy protection under the Copyright Act. This means that your software may not be copied, but reprogramming and thus adopting the underlying ideas is not covered. Under certain circumstances, however, your software may also be a technical process that can be patented in this way. In numerous decisions, the Federal Supreme Court has developed various criteria according to which software in the guise of process protection can also be granted a patent. Your patent attorneys will be happy to clarify with you whether your software is suitable for patent protection, in particular whether it possesses the necessary technicality in the sense of the jurisdiction of the Federal Supreme Court. Contact us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='europaeisches_patent'  class='avia-section av-2cu7jc-a8b685eb72fc2bd577b44123316d6005 alternate_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ymhhy-260f91ff73ca41132d615be970a5a3b4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymhhy-260f91ff73ca41132d615be970a5a3b4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymhhy-260f91ff73ca41132d615be970a5a3b4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ymhhy-260f91ff73ca41132d615be970a5a3b4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ymhhy-260f91ff73ca41132d615be970a5a3b4 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Does a European patent exist?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-qu74-2e58961a2c4b484cdee7f29633189edb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, the European Patent Convention (EPC) is an intergovernmental agreement between the member states, including countries such as Switzerland and Turkey, which provides for a central grant procedure before the European Patent Office. It is not an institution of the European Union. After grant, the European patent is divided into individual national patents which enter into force in the countries in which they are validated, i.e. a representative is appointed and a translation is filed with the respective national office in their national language. Ultimately, a European patent will only enter into force as a bundle of national patents. However, this could still change. Although a so-called European patent with uniform effect for the European Union is in the works, it is currently on hold due to the concerns of the Federal Constitutional Court and not least because of the uncertainties in connection with Great Britain&#8217;s withdrawal from the European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='patentkosten'  class='avia-section av-1y9fk8-97f048212fbae8b7c770ca9e5c892cc2 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ymxj8-5d44936410027fdb426fb671175956a0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymxj8-5d44936410027fdb426fb671175956a0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ymxj8-5d44936410027fdb426fb671175956a0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ymxj8-5d44936410027fdb426fb671175956a0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ymxj8-5d44936410027fdb426fb671175956a0 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What does a patent cost?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1kou20-5af8221f6b97c0fbe739a56fb6b7feb3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The cost of filing a patent application depends on various factors, mainly on the countries in which a patent is sought.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span>While the preparation of the application text only needs to be done once, foreign applications usually require a translation into the local language in each case, as well as the local official fees for the application. Depending on the country, the grant procedure also requires the filing of search or examination requests, which also incur official fees. If experienced patent attorneys are used to prepare the application documents and accompany the procedure, their fees will also be charged. Finally, patent applications and patents in most countries have to be maintained by paying regular maintenance fees. Funding opportunities may also be available. Your patent attorneys can work with you to find and pursue a strategy that is right for you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='unterlagen'  class='avia-section av-1gbq6w-c7e5539842fd27a83b383d59e09a1864 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7yn30f-f0ed99a68de7569ce8f6fb1ebde22a46\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7yn30f-f0ed99a68de7569ce8f6fb1ebde22a46{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7yn30f-f0ed99a68de7569ce8f6fb1ebde22a46 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7yn30f-f0ed99a68de7569ce8f6fb1ebde22a46 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7yn30f-f0ed99a68de7569ce8f6fb1ebde22a46 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Which documents do I have to prepare for the patent attorney?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-144igo-a52c90478fc88df298abbe677ef8a403 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In basic terms, the documents in the form of an invention disclosure should be so complete that the invention can be understood from them. First, the prior art should be described, i.e. which solutions are already known. The known solutions usually have one or the other inadequacy, which represent a technical problem, which the invention is supposed to solve. Starting from this, the invention now differs by certain features, which should be emphasized in the description. Execution examples and drawings are always a good addition. If you do not yet have such documents, your patent attorneys will be happy to assist you in compiling them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='patentability'  class='avia-section av-xabt4-c0a26ab31a4c8fdb290af1704ed9f445 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ynbfw-397776b520f471b2c1874d1c6aa997ab\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynbfw-397776b520f471b2c1874d1c6aa997ab{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynbfw-397776b520f471b2c1874d1c6aa997ab .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ynbfw-397776b520f471b2c1874d1c6aa997ab .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ynbfw-397776b520f471b2c1874d1c6aa997ab av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >In which cases is my invention patentable?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6q08-dbfb69cf2a07052563f010c7d2374f7a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For your invention to be considered patentable, it must be technical, i.e. it must solve a technical problem by technical means. An invention must also be capable of industrial application. This is also mostly the case, but the law recognises exceptions such as medical treatment procedures. The criteria that are most difficult to assess are novelty and inventive step, because these depend entirely on what prior art exists for your invention. You can gain an overview of the state of the art by conducting a search; when assessing novelty and inventive step, it makes sense to consult a skilled person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='verfahrensdauer'  class='avia-section av-xabt4-8-11420b36b53bd16c1c7125975e6fe3f8 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ynga4-fdfe1443586f6bc065a9db02c327e130\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynga4-fdfe1443586f6bc065a9db02c327e130{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynga4-fdfe1443586f6bc065a9db02c327e130 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ynga4-fdfe1443586f6bc065a9db02c327e130 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ynga4-fdfe1443586f6bc065a9db02c327e130 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How long does the grant procedure take?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6q08-7-85489045f11d4235707d98e869ffe7b8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The duration of the grant procedure depends on the one hand very much on how the procedure is operated and on the other hand on the respective technical field and the capacity of the Patent Office existing in this technical field. Of course, the second aspect cannot be influenced, so that the duration of the grant procedure in the individual case can hardly be predicted exactly. However, if all processing is carried out immediately and the necessary applications are submitted immediately, a German patent can be granted after only a few months. The average grant period is approximately two to three years. If the proceedings are slow, e.g. the examination request is filed at the latest possible time after seven years, the granting of the patent can take many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='sicherheit'  class='avia-section av-xabt4-6-b1270d63a870377f0c1dd83acd81a703 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ynl5s-1b8fb4e2868eacd2c3cc5bb847faa34e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynl5s-1b8fb4e2868eacd2c3cc5bb847faa34e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynl5s-1b8fb4e2868eacd2c3cc5bb847faa34e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ynl5s-1b8fb4e2868eacd2c3cc5bb847faa34e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ynl5s-1b8fb4e2868eacd2c3cc5bb847faa34e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >My patent has been granted, is it safe for me now?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6q08-5-645f7bd0aa7bc4cdad8dd29f2bc94870 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Although the granting of a patent is a strong indication of legally valid protection, it does not guarantee it. After a patent has been granted &#8211; this is the case, for example, with a German or European patent &#8211; there is usually a time limit within which third parties can file an opposition against the grant of the patent. Even after this period, an existing patent can be challenged by means of a patent nullity action. In such proceedings, the plaintiff must always prove that the subject matter was not grantable on the filing date or that errors in the grant procedure have occurred which justify revocation or a declaration of invalidity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='multinational'  class='avia-section av-xabt4-4-4e3ed5827888650c1e2d4fac467d4e90 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ynq0g-ed4e8853bd403f453fa696006fa390e2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynq0g-ed4e8853bd403f453fa696006fa390e2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynq0g-ed4e8853bd403f453fa696006fa390e2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ynq0g-ed4e8853bd403f453fa696006fa390e2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ynq0g-ed4e8853bd403f453fa696006fa390e2 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >I want a patent in several countries. Do I have to apply everywhere at the same time?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6q08-3-6d331ba017338b4a78f5af3b78de4fff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, this is not necessary. Each patent application establishes a right of priority according to the so-called Paris Convention, which opens up the possibility of subsequent applications in other member states for an application in one member state. These subsequent applications are then given priority over the initial application, i.e. they are treated as if they had been filed at the same time as the initial application. In the case of patents and utility models, the priority period is twelve months, during which the invention can first be worked on and published. If an identical subsequent application is then filed in another country of the Paris Convention with reference to the earlier right of priority, this will claim the seniority of the first application and the interim publication, as well as possible interim publications of third parties, will not be taken into account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='zeitpunkt'  class='avia-section av-xabt4-2-4e0e740ed830373a5d75b267e510c0e5 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-516'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt7ynv9u-7cfe730437312f9245d56ccaf093f7c2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynv9u-7cfe730437312f9245d56ccaf093f7c2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jt7ynv9u-7cfe730437312f9245d56ccaf093f7c2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jt7ynv9u-7cfe730437312f9245d56ccaf093f7c2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jt7ynv9u-7cfe730437312f9245d56ccaf093f7c2 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When should I take my invention to a patent attorney?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6q08-1-e683f4bda0b64d5b7d2c827cd6b73f08 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In short, as soon as possible. Depending on the degree of detail of the invention, it may be advisable to protect the invention at a very early stage. It may also be advisable to file an early application with a rough sketch of your invention first and to supplement any further developments in the course of development with further applications at a later date. It can also be useful to secure the various development steps with searches in order to guide the developments in the right direction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":79,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-516","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1153,"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516\/revisions\/1153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patent-server.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}