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EPO and national offices discuss co-operation on strengthening IP-backed financing in Europe
Changemakers in the spotlight during a high-energy ceremony streamed from Reykjavík
EPO President holds high-level talks on advancing innovation and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness
Six finalists announced in competition for patent data classification for sustainable development
EPO deepens longstanding collaboration with the American Intellectual Property Law Association
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EPO launches new Deep Tech Finder mobile app at Viva Technology in Paris
Flags fly at half-mast across EPO sites
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In SP2028, the EPO will have one goal: sustainability. Our people, technologies, high-quality products and services, the partnerships the EPO develops and financial sustainability are the five drivers that will enable us to build a more sustainable patent office.
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