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Germany tops Europe innovation list
Germany continues to lead Europe in innovation, filing more patents to protect new products than any other European country in 2013.
Apple fights to save Christmas sales
Apple said Friday it would immediately appeal a German court ruling in favour of rival Motorola in a patent dispute that could see Apple's sales company prevented from selling iPhones and iPads in Germany.
Drinks maker granted trademark for German f-word obscenity
A drinks maker has been awarded a trademark for a German 'f-word' obscenity after a two-year legal fight for an alcoholic beverage using the word.
Toasting the best wurst ever
Two young German entrepreneurs are tackling an issue of national import – how to cook the perfect bratwurst.
Last East German patent expires
With the last valid East German patent set to expire this weekend, engineer and prominent inventor Dieter Mosemann looks back on a time when the communist country's economic shortages sparked innovation and creativity.
Aigner speaks out against biological patents
German Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner has intervened with the European Patent Office (EPA), suggesting limits to protection for produce and livestock as the organisation begins reviewing a broccoli case that could have broad implications.