See also
European Patent Register
The European Patent Register contains all the publicly available information on European patent applications as they pass through the grant procedure, including oppositions, patent attorney/EPO correspondence and more. This service also provides for public file inspection.
Direct access
Access the European Patent Register with a secure HTTPS connection
Search the European Patent Register in German, English and French
Getting started
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Learn how to use the European Patent Register and Register Alert through our collection of 25 interactive e-learning modules.
European Patent Register Assistant
- European Patent Register - An introductory guide (PDF, 345 KB)
- Fair use charter for the EPO's online patent information products
Editorial
New! Online tutorial for the European Patent Register
"A simple, lively, interesting way to learn" - this is the idea behind the new Register Assistant online training course. For anyone not yet familiar with the European Patent Register, the Register Assistant will be an invaluable resource.
The European Patent Register Assistant is an interactive online training course that shows you how to use the European Patent Register and Register Alert service.
It covers five topics:
- Introduction to the European Patent Register
- Finding what you want in the Register
- Viewing patent files
- Power tips
- In-depth information
Each topic section features an introductory video (except Power tips) and several more detailed modules. There is a short quiz at the end of each module to test what you have learned.
Don't miss the User assessment module in the first topic section. Use it to test your knowledge: depending on the results, the system will propose relevant modules to refresh or extend your understanding of specific areas.
Other areas of interest for experienced users are the Power tips and In-depth information. They explain how to use the Register Alert service to monitor specific patent applications, and provide tips on more advanced searching.
The Register Assistant is available in English, French and German. You can access it via the Help and Related links sections or by going straight to www.epo.org/register-assistant. If you wish to make more detailed comments on the Register Assistant, please write to pitraining@epo.org.