Patent Knowledge Snippets

The integration of Italy and Latvia marks a decade of enhanced transparency and accessibility in patent information across Europe. 

EPO’s PATSTAT database now global standard for patent intelligence and statistics. It is also available in Technology Intelligence Platform (TIP)

Learn differences between the terms “legal event” and “legal status”, and discover where to find all types of legal information

Learn about field operators in Espacenet and how to use them effectively

Understand how and when name or address changes are recorded in the Registers—especially in relation to the opposition period

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Key concepts at a glance

What are legal events in a patent register or gazette?

Why it can be difficult to find a patent document by searching by a number - and how to overcome this challenge

Don’t miss two essential lectures covering patent families and INPADOC legal event codes from Asia

Espacenet offers a range of materials to help users make the most of the tool

As the volume of patent documents grows worldwide, Espacenet continues to deliver open and reliable access

World Health Day 2025: Reflecting on newborn and maternal health through patent knowledge

PATSTAT EP Register documentation

Updates on the Unitary patent protection INPADOC legal events 

Harmonisation of applicant names

Celebrating International Day of Happiness with a smile

Forecasting patent filings

Share your views before 17 March to help steer the Observatory’s future activities

Going round in circles on Pi Day: A short quiz for all!