Reporting wrongdoing
If you wish to report suspected fraud, corruption, abuse or other integrity issues, please contact us.
We have a dedicated channel for reporting wrongdoing. You can access that channel by
- Phone: +49 89 2399 1577
- Email: reportwrongdoing@epo.org
- Postal mail:
Send your letter to
European Patent Office
CONFIDENTIAL
FAO Directorate Ethics and Compliance
+ the postal mail address for Munich or The Hague indicated on the locations page.
FAQ
Before reporting, please read our FAQ for information on effective reporting, confidentiality, anonymity, data protection and protection from retaliation. Your report will go straight to the ethics and compliance team and only they will see it. It will be handled with utmost discretion.
Disclaimer: This channel is for reporting wrongdoing, i.e. fraud, corruption or abuse or other integrity issues. Do not use this channel for complaints or enquiries, or for submissions within the patent granting process. By using the contact means presented on this page, you will not meet any deadlines or legal obligations under the EPC and related regulations.