A strong year for innovation: Austria gains ground in the Global Innovation Index
Excellent research, broad industrial expertise, strong protection for intellectual property: Austria ranks 18th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index
News
Find the latest news about the Austrian Patent Office and intellectual property rights here
Online Filing Patent: New Features!
Our Online Filing Patent platform has received an upgrade – and anyone who works with it regularly will save steps from now on
Striking Ideas: 200 Years of the Matchstick
The history of the match is a history of small improvements – and a lesson in what it takes for an invention to catch on
New Forms, Familiar Processes: Managing Trademarks and Designs Just Got Easier
Consistent, secure, accessible – our online forms for maintaining trademarks and designs have been improved inside and out
Software and Patents
Are computer programs patentable? The answer is a clear “yes and no.” Here is why – and how best to protect your software
Young Inventors Prize: Apply or Nominate Now!
Attention young inventors: Submissions or nominations for the European Patent Office’s Young Inventors Prize are open until September 30, 2026
AI and Patents
Can AI applications be patented – and can an AI actually invent anything? Both questions are currently keeping patent offices around the world busy. The answers are clearer than many people think
