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.
On the initiative of the European Commission, the SME Fund “Ideas Powered for Business” was established. The SME Fund provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the European Union (EU) with financial support to protect their intellectual property rights.
EU FUNDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND DESIGNS read more
From 01 March 2023, the EPO will no longer send faxes in proceedings under the EPC and PCT. From now on, important messages will be sent via the mailbox. However, this does not currently affect the filing of applications and other documents by fax, which will continue to be possible under the conditions laid down by the President of the EPO. Source: EPO, comm. 01.02.23
EPO - Communication via FAX read more
