Leading the digital transformation of the European patent system
Digital transformation is central to the EPO’s strategy, supporting quality, efficiency and long-term sustainability. It encompasses various tools, services and workflows that streamline the patent granting process (PGP) and broaden access to patent intelligence for researchers, inventors, investors, policymakers and innovators. By sharing these digital capabilities with member states, the EPO is helping to create a seamless patent system that ensures new, critical technologies are brought to market and scaled faster, enhancing European competitiveness.
Digital at every level
MyEPO services: users’ gateway to our fully digital PGP
Our secure services are designed to make it easy for users to file patent applications and submit related documents, interact with us on files and manage all financial aspects of the patent process.
Smarter digital tools for patent examiners
Digital PGP tools and workflows are becoming more integrated, data-driven and AI-enabled, while ensuring a human-centric approach.
Actionable patent intelligence for all
Patent intelligence is essential to turning new technologies into economic impact.
Modern, streamlined administration for operational excellence
The digitalisation of all the EPO’s administrative workflows has streamlined HR, finance and procurement processes, replacing manual workflows with efficient, transparent and fully digital corporate services.
Foundations of our approach
Responsible use of AI
In accordance with the EPO AI policy, rigorous and extensive testing ensures that our AI systems perform consistently and securely.
Meeting the highest IT security and data protection standards
To protect the information with which users entrust us, the EPO’s IT systems and those developed under IT co-operation initiatives meet the highest cybersecurity and data protection standards.
Transformation built on dialogue and co-operation
Strengthening the European Patent Network
Fostering innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth transcend national boundaries and therefore depends on close and effective co-operation.
Listening to and acting on user feedback
We are continuously improving the user experience by listening to and acting on feedback from across our channels.