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New simpler system saves time and costs. 

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Pan-European Seal Programme
Celebrating 10 Years of the Pan-European Seal Programme
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Ask.UP // Episode 8
Am I eligible to apply for a Unitary Patent?
Unitary patent/Unified Patent Court
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EPO meets with Samsung SDI​
​​Key applicant shares its views on quality and the Unitary Patent package​
Quality
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EPAC 2024
European patent administration certification enrolment is ongoing until 12 August
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Quality – our commitment to excellence

Challenging ourselves to achieve even higher levels of quality

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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. 

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