Österreichisches Patentamt

The Austrian Patent Office is the central information and service hub for intellectual property.

The Austrian Patent Office sees itself as the central information and service hub for intellectual property in Austria. It makes visible what intellectual property means, conveys its benefits, and demonstrates constructive ways in which patents, trademarks, and designs can be optimally utilized. With professional neutrality and fairness, the Office supports inventors and creatives in patenting and registering their innovations. Through clear advice, workshops, and individual services, it helps to unlock the full potential of inventions and intellectual property rights.

The offerings of the Austrian Patent Office are aimed at inventors, creatives, start-ups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who wish to protect, manage, and internationally position their innovations, trademarks, and designs. In addition, research institutions and interested individuals seeking legal and technical support in the field of intellectual property are addressed.