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From 1 June 2025, the EPO will simplify the procedure for ex officio deletions from the list of professional representatives
Digitalisation of priority documents at the EPO is another step towards a fully digitalised patent granting process
Local impact study reveals significant contribution to host countries’ economies
SACEPO members meet with the EPO to exchange on cutting-edge tools and share ideas to improve access to patent information
EPO participates in high-level conference on biotechnology innovation to mark Poland’s EU Presidency
EPO Vice-President Steve Rowan congratulates the Polish Patent Office and outlines vision for an inclusive patent system
EPO President meets with the Institute of Professional Representatives
Exchanges on quality, the Unitary Patent and the EPO Observatory’s health-related activities
Strengthening co-operation between the European Patent Office and Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property
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In SP2028, the EPO will have one goal: sustainability. Our people, technologies, high-quality products and services, the partnerships the EPO develops and financial sustainability are the five drivers that will enable us to build a more sustainable patent office.
Observatory on Patents and Technology
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