The EPO will launch a new and improved searchable database on its website on 3 February 2025. What data will be published?
The EPO will launch a new and improved searchable database on its website on 3 February 2025.
This database will list each registered professional representative with a standardised set of information. Any preferences expressed by representatives as to whether they should be included in the database or as to whether the business address they provided should be published will cease to apply as of 3 February 2025. The preference expressed for the publication of telecommunication details will remain valid.
Users will be able to easily find a representative listing the following data:
- last name and first name(s)
- representative number
- full postal address of the place of business or employment
- dates of entry (and re-entry, if applicable)
- date of deletion (if applicable, for five years)
- telecommunication details (email address, telephone number and website URL), if the professional representative has provided them and consented to their publication
Discontinuation of the publication of changes in the Official Journal: The enhanced and more complete database will replace the monthly publication in the Official Journal of the EPO of the changes to the list of professional representatives.