Greece train crash
The management and staff of the EPO are deeply saddened by the terrible train crash that occurred near Larissa in Greece, and the tragic loss of life. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends”, EPO President António Campinos said. “To everyone affected in the EPO member states and to the people of Greece, we offer our deepest sympathy.” A letter of condolence is being sent to the Hellenic delegation to the EPO's Administrative Council.
Related items
Discussions on quality and the future of the European Patent Network at HIPO’s 130th anniversary
Focus on deepening co-operation, support for innovation and the future of the European patent system
EPO President visits Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for high-level meetings
High-level meeting highlights joint commitment to streamlining the technology market and supporting startups and SMEs
Renewing co-operation to advance innovation and technology insights
Discussions at annual meeting focus on shared priorities in quality, digital transformation and legal developments
Engaging with the EPO’s largest user community
EPO-Serbia partnership highlighted at international conference in Belgrade
High-level meetings held with ministers, national offices and users in Germany, the UK and Italy
Impact of AI and deep tech startups on European competitiveness
EPO President Campinos speaks on a panel at Expo 2025 Osaka and meets Japanese user associations
The high-level meeting in Munich highlights achievements of the validation agreement and future co-operation between Europe and Morocco
Building bridges between patents and trademarks for a stronger IP system
10th Istanbul International Invention Fair provides dynamic platform for highlighting how patents help commercialise innovation
Annual high-level meeting held in Munich covers AI, SMEs and latest IP developments
The agreement allows for fee reductions for small entities and fast, high-quality search reports for national applications
EPO and national offices discuss co-operation on strengthening IP-backed financing in Europe
EPO President holds high-level talks on advancing innovation and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness
