In a method for generating a protective cover for a device, where a substrate is provided, which comprises the device, first, a sacrificial pattern is generated on the substrate. The sacrificial pattern covers at least an area of the substrate, which comprises the device. Then, a polymer layer is deposited, which comprises at least on sacrificial pattern. Then, an opening will be formed in the polymer layer to expose a portion of the sacrificial pattern. Then, the sacrificial pattern will be removed and the formed opening in the polymer layer is closed.