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17.8.2018: The EPO further reduces its environmental impact
23.7.2018: Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal: Appeal deemed not to be filed or inadmissible in case of delayed fee payment?
10.7.2018: Making the IP ecosystem more efficient and effective: EPO hosts 2018 IP Executive Week
5.7.2018: Europe gears up for the Unitary Patent

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20.9.2018: The list of the representatives of the Member States on the Administrative Council has been updated
17.9.2018: Visitors to our office in The Hague: please note new entrance as of 8 October
14.9.2018: Quota reached for Collaborative Search and Examination pilot programme

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