Bearbeitungsstau im Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt

This procedure is a parliamentary inquiry regarding the processing delays and backlogs at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). It seeks to clarify why applications are facing delays and what measures are being taken to improve efficiency in protecting intellectual property. This affects inventors, businesses, and legal professionals who rely on the timely registration of patents and trademarks to secure their commercial rights and innovations.