Intellectual Property lawyers in Braunschweig (EU)

Braunschweig’s patent applications predominantly come from these key industries:

• Automotive technology and research, particularly around Volkswagen’s research facilities
• Biotechnology and life sciences, driven by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
• Aerospace innovations from the German Aerospace Center (DLR)
• Metrology and measurement technology from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
• Information and communications technology from the Technische Universität Braunschweig

These sectors form the backbone of intellectual property creation in the Braunschweig region of Lower Saxony.

Entrepreneurs can find patent attorneys in Braunschweig through several channels:

• The intellectual-property.org directory, which lists qualified patent attorneys practicing in Braunschweig
• The Braunschweig Chamber of Commerce (IHK Braunschweig), which maintains referral networks
• The Technology Park Braunschweig, where some IP firms maintain offices
• The German Patent Attorney Association (Patentanwaltskammer) directory for Lower Saxony

Most patent attorneys in Braunschweig are located in the city center near Kohlmarkt or in business districts like Östliches Ringgebiet.

Trademark registration for businesses in Lower Saxony follows the standard German procedure. Applicants must:

1. Conduct a trademark search to ensure availability
2. File an application with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) in Munich
3. Specify goods and services using the Nice Classification
4. Pay the required fees (starting at €300 for electronic filing)
5. Respond to any office actions within set deadlines

This process ensures businesses can protect their brands effectively within the legal framework.