Free expert advice: Protect your ideas on IHK Day!

Free expert advice: Protect your ideas on IHK Day!

In times when innovative ideas and technical inventions are conquering the market, it is essential to legally secure these developments. That's why the Lüneburg-Wolfsburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the IHK Elbe-Weser, is offering a free telephone consultation day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain information and advice about industrial property rights here.

An experienced patent attorney is available to clarify legal questions relating to the protection of ideas in confidential discussions. “Regardless of whether it is about the legal protection of technical inventions, design protection for product design ideas or brand identification – participants have come to the right place here,” said a spokesman for the IHK. The advice aims to provide callers with the information they need to apply for and enforce intellectual property rights.

Importance of property rights

Why are intellectual property rights actually so important? Intellectual property ensures the exclusivity of creative creations and exploitation rights. Protecting commercial inventions, designs and trademarks helps companies protect their ideas from imitation. In addition to patents and utility models, there are other protection options, such as copyright and design protection. These are recorded in official registers and thus provide a legal basis for the marketing and use of the ideas.

However, before submitting an application, thorough research into existing intellectual property rights is essential in order to avoid infringements. The German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) recommends solid preparation and offers assistance through various channels, including patent information centers and customer service.

Insights into intellectual property rights

• Patente: Diese schützen technische Erfindungen, die neu, erfinderisch und gewerblich anwendbar sind.
• Gebrauchsmuster: Eine schnellere Variante des Patentschutzes, die sich für viele Entwicklungen eignet.
• Designs: Damit können die äußere Form und Farbgestaltung eines Produkts geschützt werden.
• Marken: Sie sichern die Identität eines Unternehmens und seiner Produkte.

The EU has also made efforts to harmonize intellectual property rights in order to standardize protection within member states. For example, the EU trademark and the EU design are central components of this level of protection, which apply across Europe.

Interested parties can register by June 18th by calling Gritt Sonnenberg on 04131 742-142 or by email at gritt.sonnenberg@ihklw.de. Further information on the subject of intellectual property rights can also be obtained on the IHK website. Take this opportunity to protect your intellectual property and take the first step towards a secure future!