European Patent Academy

The European Patent Academy is the external education and training arm of the European Patent Office. Its mandate reflects the need to improve intellectual property training and education structures in Europe.

Set up in 2004, the Academy operates in partnership with a broad range of national and international institutions, including the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Upcoming EPO training events

25.3.2019 | Munich, Germany

Clarity and unity: analysis of patent applications (intermediate level)

25.3.2019 | Munich, Germany

Clarity and unity: analysis of patent applications (advanced level)

27.3.2019 | The Hague, Netherlands

Study visit to the EPO

27.3.2019 | Munich, Germany

Novelty and inventive step (intermediate level)

27.3.2019 | Munich, Germany

Novelty and inventive step (advanced level)

27.3.2019 | Virtual classroom, online

Protection beyond the expiry of the patent after 20 years: supplementary protection certificates in Europe and patent term extensions in Japan, Korea and Chinese Taipei

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