First training for all UPC appointed judges

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

Mario Draghi’s personal vision points to critical role for patent system

EPO President highlights crucial role of judiciary in Unitary Patent system  

Romania becomes the 18th EU Member State to join the Unitary Patent system

Delegation from EPO visited the local division to learn about their first year

This precautionary measure, decided by the President of the EPO, is taken pending further discussions with the EPO’s member states.

Event covers Chinese patent law, EPO-CNIPA pilot and fosters mutual understanding

​​Over 250 online documents reveal the history behind the most significant patent reform of recent decades

​​Unitary Patent system soon to welcome 18th EU Member State

Meeting with key EPO applicant focuses on patent quality and user feedback

​​European proprietors in the lead