First training for all UPC appointed judges

​​New EPO study and dataset reveal clear link between standards and patents, as Unified Patent Court set to become dispute forum of choice​

Constructive dialogue draws on valuable feedback from the latest round of public consultation

Patent quality, AI, the Unitary Patent and international co-operation high on the agenda

Exchanges on the Unitary Patent, European competitiveness and how patent intelligence informs policymaking

Feedback on EPC, PCT-EPO and UP Guidelines can still be filed until 7 April 

EPO President António Campinos has appeared on the latest episode of IP Fridays, a podcast on developments in the IP world, released today. 

​​Applicants exchange on quality, timeliness and the Unitary Patent​

Explore the latest patenting trends in the Patent Index 2024

Discussions focus on Unitary Patent ratification

​​Preview versions of the EPC, PCT-EPO and UP Guidelines 2025  are published as of today. Our annual user consultation is now open for your feedback.​

Guidelines on EPC, PCT-EPO and Unitary Patent to be the most comprehensive ever

Discussions on European innovation policies and the Unitary Patent

Outcomes of first meeting with Adrian Howes, President of the UK industry association

​​Engaging with the EPO’s largest user group, celebrating 40 years of co-operation​

Third edition reflects all changes in the 18 months since new system launched

Select Committee of the Administrative Council adopts change in the Rules relating to Unitary Patent Protection

Agreement reached on budget and accession of Romania welcomed

​​Members of the SACEPO Working Party on Guidelines provide input on the drafts for 2025​ 

​​Delegation from the Japan Intellectual Property Association visits the EPO in Munich 

Europe’s leading patent judges and litigators gather in Venice to discuss current litigation practice and take stock of the UPC’s first year