Bavaria offers a unique combination of institutional expertise and a vibrant innovation landscape. In addition to renowned universities, research institutions and modern companies, Bavaria is the headquarters of important national and international patent law institutions such as the European Patent Office (EPO), the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) and the German Federal Patent Court (BPatG).

Bavaria’s key role in the field of patent law was reconfirmed by the opening of a central division for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) for the Member States on 1 June 2023.

To enable you to benefit from efficient communication and interaction with these important national and international patent authorities and courts, we have deliberately chosen Regensburg in the centre of Bavaria as our location.