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German patent and trademark law is essentially in line with international standards. Nevertheless, companies or individuals should seek a patent attorney for advice on whether a design patent (Gebrauchsmuster - minor patent) is a suitable alternative to a patent application. Both types of industrial property rights prohibit unauthorized imitation. However, the design patent is easier, quicker and cheaper to obtain. Trademarks serve to ensure unmistakable identification of goods and services. The German Patent and Trade Mark Office in Munich is responsible for registration of commercial property rights. This office also researches whether specific property rights are already in existence.
