This section is designed to aid identification of logos. Where there is straightforward text or initials, then search in the relevant place in Stein Marks above on the menu bar. Certain logos have many components, so in order to simplify identification; I have chosen the major component. Where more than one component has equal priority, then I have listed it more than once. A little imagination might well be required since your eye could well see logos differently
to the author's eye. If all else fails, e-mail me a photo of your mark at newdevonian@btinternet.com .
N.B. I am unable to give valuations!
The following are patent or copyright marks, NOT makers marks**.
Musterschutz. (Trademark protection or Design Copyright.)
Gengen Nachbildung Geschützt (Protected against copying)
Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected by Law, Copyrighted or Patented)
Geschützt (Protected by law)
D.R.G.M. Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster. (German Reich Registered Design) - Pre 1949
D.B.G.M. Deutsches Bundes Gebrauchsmuster. (German Federal Registered Design) - Post 1949
D.R.P. Deutsches Reichpatent. (German Reich Patent) - Pre 1949
D.B.P. Deutsches Bundespatent. (German Federal Patent) - Post 1949
** Certain makers however are only identified by known D.R.G.M or Mustershutz marks which were used instead of maker's marks.
The Gebrauchsmuster is slightly different from the Patent, in that processes and methods cannot be protected by a Gebrauchsmuster, whereas products can. Furthermore, the maximum term of a Gebrauchsmuster is ten years from the
date of registration, but a Patent usually has a term of twenty years from the date of registration.
