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This will add 19 million people to the market of 330 million already covered by a single Unitary Patent.

Europe accounts for 40% of inventions in water-related technologies, according to EPO report

Olga Malinkiewicz developed a technology to print lightweight solar cells, generating energy from sunlight and artificial light

The EPO proudly unveils the winners for the esteemed 2024 European Inventor Award, spotlighting inventors leading technological advancement

23-year-old Ukrainian inventor Valentyn Frechka developed a method for recycling leaf litter into paper

29-year-old Dutch scientist Rochelle Niemeijer developed a kit to diagnose bacterial infections for better treatment decisions

Tunisian female engineers have developed a technology to operate wheelchairs using voice, brain signals, facial expressions or a touchpad

Masato Sagawa’s magnets are used in modern applications ranging from medical devices to wind turbines, electric cars and computer hard drives