News and Press

 

Humboldt Explains – Report Inventions and benefit from them

How do I recognize if I have an invention? How do I register it? And when does a patent arise?

In the fourth episode of our explanatory film series 'Humboldt Explains,' Alexander von Humboldt describes how to properly protect, register, and benefit from your invention.

It is important to report your invention as early as possible once you know you want to publish it. Find out the correct procedure in this video.

More information about the services offered by the Research Service of Humboldt-Universität in Berlin.

To the Map of Research Expertise

Weitere Neuigkeiten

  • Joint Discount Promotion: HumboldtStore and Hochschulsport

    Throughout the month of April, enjoy a 15 percent discount on all University Sports courses and the entire HumboldtStore range. Don't miss out!
  • HU Course Offerings: Botanical Identification Field Course

    Participants will deepen their botanical skills through hands-on practice and receive the recognized BANU Bronze Certificate upon completion. The registration deadline is April 8, 2026.
  • Office Manager/ Team Assistant - Part-time (m/f/d)

    For our team in the heart of Berlin, we are looking for a dedicated Office Management professional – someone who enjoys working with digital tools and is open to AI-driven processes.
  • Science into Business: We’re officially among the top 12 in Europe!

    In the latest Financial Times ranking, Science & Startups has been named the 12th leading startup hub in Europe! We are particularly proud of our No. 1 ranking in Berlin and our No. 6 ranking for our track record. This is a strong signal for Berlin as a deep-tech hub and for our mission to bring cutting-edge research into the business world.
  • New GovLab project: winning elections with homophobia?

    Hostility toward LGBTQ people has political impact. But how exactly? The Humboldt GovLab has studied its effect on elections and reveals surprising findings. Read more on our blog now!