President’s blog: Moving forward with quality
EPO publishes Quality Report 2017
EPO’s quality management system re-certified under ISO 9001
Independent Survey confirms EPO No.1 for quality
EPO’s ISO 9001 certification extended to cover the entire patent process
EPO global benchmark for quality, independent survey says
Quality Report Annual ReportFacts and figures The European patent
European and international cooperation
EPO found to issue highest quality patents and offer best serviceEPO Quality Dashboard 2014 - an excellent year An extended mandate Pushing for quality Progress in practical harmonisation EPO initiatives to improve the PCT
The clear vision of our management and a solid policy are the foundation for a strong quality culture.
We have put into place clear processes, responsibilities and monitoring to ensure both quality and efficiency.
This annual quality report provides our users with a full set of quality indicators.
Delivering high quality services requires listening to and understanding users’ needs.
The EPO's Quality Management System is certified under the ISO 9001 standard. This covers the entire patent process, including search, examination, opposition, limitation/revocation, patent information and post-grant activities.
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