Munich, September 20, 2014: More than beer – Munich Oktoberfest would run dry without patented high tech
Today the Munich Oktoberfest opens. In the coming two weeks millions of visitors will enjoy the world’s largest beer festival that first took place in 1810. Despite its historic looks the Oktoberfest is not only about traditions, but also about modern technology. From the beer tents to the amusement park, behind the scences you will find the latest high tech at work, much of it first invented for the Oktoberfest and then patented to be applied the world over. Many of those patents were granted by the European Patent Office, also at home in Munich. – Shepard Fox supports the European Patent Office in its international public relations, aiming at raising public awareness for the importance of patents for enabling inventions and helping innovations improve our lifes.