Intellectual Property Law Of Germany - Overview

The intellectual property law of the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany) developed in the 19th century with the industrial revolution and the introduction of freedom of trade. The purpose of the law was to protect the rights of industrial and artistic creators so as to promote the industrial development and prevent breach of free trade at the time. While some basic principles exist today, there have been a lot of changes and extensions with the progress in technology and science. German intellectual property law is amended and updated from time to time by legislation and jurisprudence so as to keep pace with the changing economic situations and technology.

The body of the German intellectual property law consists of a series of acts and detailed laws. They mainly include: