The claim
Ein Erfinder hat beim Patentamt ein Patent für einen Chip zur Überwachung und Tötung von Menschen angemeldet.
Rating
Das Patentamt hat nie ein Patent auf diese Erfindung erteilt.
Reviewed by dpa ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗Original review summary
The idea described in the claim was real, but it never became a granted patent. The review says the Munich Patent Office confirmed that the procedure had concluded without a patent being issued.[S1]
Additional context
The review says patent law excludes inventions that violate public morality or public order, and reports that a Munich Patent Office spokesperson said granting a patent in this case was ruled out. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] dpa original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026