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EPO publishes its comprehensive contribution to the European Commission’s forthcoming report on the Unitary Patent system’s operations

EPO and AIPPI met in Munich to discuss quality, digital transformation, the Unitary Patent and priorities for 2026

Discussions focused on quality, legal certainty and innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry

Disciplinary matters – New composition of the Disciplinary Board of the European Patent Office

The online conference highlighted UPC litigation, SEP, SPCs, mediation and arbitration in Europe 

Discussions at annual meeting focus on shared priorities in quality, digital transformation and legal developments

Engaging with the EPO’s largest user community

Around 100 external stakeholders and EPO experts assess impact of the EPO’s Quality Action Plan 2025, AI tools and the Unitary Patent

Renewed Memorandum of Understanding and a new Work Plan advance the link between patents and standards

Growing European network of patent information centres raises IP awareness and assists local inventors with patent protection