Introduction

What is DEPATISnet?

DEPATISnet enables you to carry out online searches on patent publications from all over the world. The database is made available to you free of charge by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA).

Who is DEPATISnet of interest to?

DEPATISnet is aimed at first-time users of patent information, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as at schools, universities and other scientific institutions. The following search modes are available to meet the requirements of both lay people and professional users:

What does DEPATISnet offer?

With a search in DEPATISnet, you can check whether your idea for a technical invention is new and has not yet been registered as a patent or utility model. This allows you to determine the current state of the art for your invention.
With a freedom-to-operate search, you can find out whether this invention already exists before you develop your technical invention. If your invention already exists, you will be infringing existing property rights if you introduce and sell your invention on the market.

DEPATISnet has a German and an English-language user interface.

You can find more information about DEPATISnet on our website.

How can patent and utility model documents be obtained?

You can use the publication service not only to obtain copies of patent and utility model documents but also to obtain decorative certificates for your granted patents.
This overview summarises the PDF-Datei Information about obtaining patent and utility model documents via the publication service