Patent Information Center
The Patent Information Center Dresden (PIZ) is your competent contact partner for all questions concerning patent information and research in the field of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks and designs. PIZ Dresden is part of the TU Dresden Transfer Office and is an official cooperation partner of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office. As a facility of the university it supports students and scientists with their studies or research projects by aligning their individual knowledge to the current global state of the art technology. As a public institution, PIZ is also open to all interested persons, who would like information and support in the field of industrial property rights.

The Patent Information Center - your partner for all questions relating to commercial property rights
As part of the TU Dresden Transfer Office, the PIZ works closely with the group Transfer, as well as with the group Patents and Licenses.
The Patent Information Center can offer support on the following questions:
- How can I make sure that my research is oriented towards the world's cutting-edge research and that I do not duplicate any existing inventions?
- How can I protect my own ideas, inventions and developments?
- How do I protect myself against product or brand piracy?
- How do I ensure that a newly developed product or process does not infringe the rights of any third party?
- What can I do if I have violated the rights of any third party myself?
- Who can assist with the commercialisation of my products or processes?
- Where can I find the necessary information on all aspects of commercial property rights?