In 2026 we celebrate our 75th anniversary. From the founding in Düsseldorf in 1951 and the move to Velbert-Langenberg through to today's team – a look back at four generations in intellectual property.
75 years of WMW: four generations of patent attorneys since 1951 read more
An NDA protects confidential information, but it does not replace a patent or utility model. Anyone providing design documents to a supplier in Asia should therefore secure a filing date first – and only then disclose drawings and technical details.
File first, then manufacture: Why an NDA is not enough before manufacturing in Asia read more
The DPMA register counts 96 patent and utility model applications from Velbert for 2024 – led by Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst and WITTE Automotive. Our annual review shows all applicants at a glance and the development over the past ten years.
DPMA - Russia
As part of the 14th sanctions package in response to Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office) is no longer accepting new applications from Russian nationals, individuals residing in Russia, or legal entities, organizations, or institutions established in Russia.
Russia - No IP Applications read more
