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Patent granting

Patent granting

Deepen your knowledge of patent granting and searching with these valuable resources.

Upcoming training events

Upcoming training events
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Learning catalogue of the European Patent Academy

Materials and publications

Materials and publications

Discover selected EPO publications focused on granting:

Learning path for formalities officers and paralegals Learning path for patent examiners from National Offices All publications

E-learning resources

E-learning resources

Browse and discover selected e-learning resources provided by the EPO. To discover all learning activities, visit our e-learning centre.

Introduction to the European Patent System The patent process at the EPO Patentability requirements at the EPO Unitary Patent The EPO as a PCT authority Patentability in healthcare, biotechnology and chemistry How to get patents in healthcare Patentability in ICT
EPO tools for searching and applying

Find here useful resources on how to use the EPO tools for applying and searching for patents!

  • Tutorials for applying, for online filing, central fee payment, mailbox and myEPO
  • Patent information tools page, including video tutorials on Espacenet, the Global Dossier, Data Services and many more. Take also a look at the:
    • The PI Tour: a comprehensive e-learning module that helps you understand the technical, legal and business-relevant information contained in patents. Take the tour and test your knowledge!  
    • The European Patent Register assistant:  an e-learning module guiding you through all the publicly available information on European patent applications as they pass through the grant procedure, including oppositions, patent attorney/EPO correspondence and more. 
    • The Espacenet unlocked open course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental features of Espacenet. Participants learn how to use both search modes effectively and how to manage search results. The course equips participants with the skills needed to conduct efficient patent searches, including those related to European patents with unitary effect. 

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See also

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