Germany

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: German

Translation: Translation must be submitted with filing

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, for claims over 10

Examination Request: Examination request required within 7 years from international filing date

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) - Only if the representative is not a German patent attorney

Annuities: Due annually starting from the 3rd year

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: German

Translation: Translation must be submitted within 3 months of filing, or 12 months if the application is in English or French

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, for claims over 10

Examination Request: Examination request required within 7 years from international filing date

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) - Only if the representative is not a German patent attorney; Priority document within 16 months of the earliest priority date

Annuities: Due annually starting from the 3rd year

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 5 Years

Deadline: 6 months from the date of priority

Language: German

Translation: Translation not required

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination not required

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) - Only if the representative is not a German patent attorney; Priority document within 16 months of the earliest priority date; Representation of design; Applicant and designer details; Description; Classes of goods to be classified

Annuities: Due annually starting from the 3rd year

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: German

Translation: Translation not required

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination not required

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) - Only if the representative is not a German patent attorney; Priority document if claiming priority; Trademark representation; List of goods and services; Applicant details

Annuities: Due every 10 years