These materials and programmes cover a range of topics, including protecting innovation, understanding IP, teaching IP, finding financial support for academic research on IP, and much more.
The series is intended for patent examiners at national patent offices who are taking part in training organised by the European Patent Office (EPO). It is also freely available to the public for independent learning.
The series is intended for formalities officers and paralegals who are taking part in training and certifications (EPAC) organised by the European Patent Office (EPO). It is also freely available to the public for independent learning.
Apply for financial support for research projects aimed at producing empirical evidence for use by policymakers and businesses in Europe.
The IP Teaching Kit contains comprehensive teaching materials covering all the main types of intellectual property. It can be used by academic teaching staff to put together lectures and courses for students in a wide range of different fields.
The IP course design manual has been compiled with a view to helping academic teaching staff design intellectual property courses for students of different levels, backgrounds and interests.
The Pan-European Seal Professional Traineeship Programme gives university graduates the opportunity to gain professional on-the-job work experience in a multicultural IP environment.
This handbook provides basic guidance on the key stages of turning an invention into a commercial product.
A selection of interesting topics presented at recent Search Matters events.
The IP Teaching Kit contains comprehensive teaching materials covering all the main types of intellectual property. It can be used by academic teaching staff to put together lectures and courses for students in a wide range of different fields.
An overview of compulsory licensing regimes across the 38 EPC contracting states.
A series of case studies on European small and medium-sized enterprises which are benefiting from using patents and other IP rights.
This section provides information for businesses looking to successfully commercialise their technologies.
This handbook provides basic guidance on the key stages of turning an invention into a commercial product.
An overview of and guide to the jurisdiction of European courts concerning patent infringement and revocation disputes.
An overview of compulsory licensing regimes across the 38 EPC contracting states.
A comprehensive guide to the measures available to protect patent rights across the EPC contracting states along with the relevant national enforcement procedures.
An overview of national patent litigation systems across the 38 EPO member states.
Information, explanations and advice for EQE candidates preparing to sit the examination.
An overview of and guide to the jurisdiction of European courts concerning patent infringement and revocation disputes.