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Use of smart cards for accessing MyEPO services discontinued as of 1 January and some filing tools decommissioned
Administrative Council adopts changes in the Implementing Regulations to the EPC
The agreement allows for fee reductions for small entities and fast, high-quality search reports for national applications.
Searchable database of professional representatives to become more comprehensive and transparent
Connecting users and professional representatives before the European Patent Office
New study reveals global technology trends for physical and smart grid infrastructure
A variety of courses on topics ranging from patent basics to technology transfer
Official launch of the Technology Intelligence Platform, the EPO’s next-generation tool for accessing its data collections
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Interview with Ralph Nack
Interview with Thierry Sueur
EPO Clarity Workshop
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Our strategy
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.
Observatory on Patents and Technology
We quantify and explore trends and challenges across the innovation ecosystem.