Modernised legal texts are now the official versions
The newly formatted versions of the EPO's legal texts on new.epo.org are now the official versions of the texts. Following a one-month transition period, the older versions have now been removed from the website.
The texts are available on new.epo.org in English, French and German, with a design that is optimised and adjusted for various screen sizes.
Update your bookmarks
Re-directs have been put in place from the old URLs to the new versions to ensure that you can reach the text you are looking for, but please remember to update your links and bookmarks.
Thank you for your feedback
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit feedback on the new format since the release. Your comments are crucial to helping us shape the functionality and look and feel of the new site.
You can continue to submit your feedback anonymously using the dedicated feedback form.
Further optimisations ahead
As part of its Strategic Plan 2023, the Office has been rebuilding the website with a modern design that is optimised for all screen sizes and offers a smooth user experience. In addition to the legal texts, the new website features the Statistics and Trend Centre, contact forms, the European Inventor Award section and our press centre for journalists. In the coming months, additional information and services will be added to the new website.
Further information
Related items
EPO publishes its comprehensive contribution to the European Commission’s forthcoming report on the Unitary Patent system’s operations
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
Select Committee approved gender-neutral wording in the Rules for Unitary Patent Protection, taking effect from 1 December 2025
User representatives contribute nearly 400 comments on draft EPC, PCT-EPO and UP Guidelines
User representatives discuss digital transformation, legal changes, AI pilot and convergence of practice
Workshop with member states looks at current practice in examining plant-related inventions and highlights importance of green biotech for Europe
Continuation of proceedings to ensure efficient functioning of the patent system
On 1 August 2025 the London Agreement will enter into force for Montenegro.
Update on co-operation with the Community Plant Variety Office
From 1 June 2025, the EPO will simplify the procedure for ex officio deletions from the list of professional representatives
Digitalisation of priority documents at the EPO is another step towards a fully digitalised patent granting process
Constructive dialogue draws on valuable feedback from the latest round of public consultation
From May 2025, a pilot at the EPO will employ artificial intelligence (AI) so that parties to oral proceedings can receive high quality minutes sooner
Feedback on EPC, PCT-EPO and UP Guidelines can still be filed until 7 April
Focus on EPO paperless patent granting process by 2027 and ways to accelerate examination proceedings
As of 1 April 2025, the EPO will offer three types of automatic debiting
