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New EPO study: Europe and US are leading innovation in plastic recycling and alternative plastics globally, patent data shows
SACEPO discusses digital transformation and data protection
Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation re-elects Chairperson
Launch of Search Pilot for National Offices
Lithuanian e-filing becomes first national patent application to be made using new Front Office software
Munich’s Long Night of Museums: Exploring Art at the European Patent Office
EPO partners with myAbility Talent Programme for third year running
EPC now at your fingertips, on all devices
User survey on CNIPA-EPO pilot on ISA-files
EPO and Moroccan IP office sign Memorandum of Understanding
EPO welcomes new trainees, bids farewell to graduates
EPO holds cloud event for IP offices
Register for the European Inventor Award virtual roadshow
EPO and ARIPO launch major training programme
User survey on oral proceedings by VICO in opposition
Raising the rainbow flag in The Hague
Results of user consultation on EPO Guidelines
New call for proposals under revamped Academic Research Programme
Beware misleading mails from scammers
Latest guide to preparing for the EQE is now online
EPO and City of Munich nurture future leaders and innovators at global summit
Exploring future possibilities: European Patent Office publishes “Towards a new normal”
High-level online meetings enhance user engagement at the EPO
Discover the power of EPO patent data
New report reveals global patenting trends in space technologies
Severe flooding in Europe: Solidarity with Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
New case studies show routes to success
EBoA endorses conduct of oral proceedings by videoconference during pandemic
German Court decision paves the way for implementation of Unitary Patent and UPC
Opposition by videoconference: a year of progress
Flying the rainbow flag
Data protection framework adopted by the Administrative Council
EPO Annual Review 2020 reflects organisation’s rapid transformation
Fighting coronavirus – updated support for researchers and innovators
EPO Data Hub: explore patent filing trends with new free mobile app
IP5 focus co-operation on initiatives that benefit users
Oral proceedings before the EPO only on Zoom
Press Communiqué of 22 June 2021 on decision G 4/19 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
Winners of the 2021 European Inventor Award revealed
SACEPO discusses digital transformation at EPO
Launch of survey to help us to shape the EPO's future payment functionalities
Global Patent Index (GPI) now with access to more than 130 000 000 patent documents
Patent Knowledge News launched
Users meet to discuss EPO Guidelines and agree to extend public consultation
Decommissioning of online filing (CMS) with effect from 1 January 2022
PATLIB2021 conference heralds enhanced support for innovators in Europe
EPO further extends pilot for opposition hearings by VICO
EPO member states discuss new normal, IP education and the EPO Observatory at 15th annual meeting
Oral proceedings in examination moving to Zoom
EPO partners with European Commission and European Parliament to celebrate Europe Day 2021
European Inventor Award 2021 finalists announced
EPO President at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce on the support to innovators
EPO President comments on referral G1/21
EPO adopts new environmental policy, aims for carbon neutrality
EPO-IEA study highlights need to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies to meet climate goals
World IP Day 2021: navigating the pandemic through ingenuity
For the third time, the EPO participates in the international Girls’ Day
Linking up with EPO art and artists
EPO User Day 2021: Engaging with our users on quality, timeliness and digital user services
Public consultation on “Towards a new normal” closed
Exploring Art at the European Patent Office
EPO President in discussion with Members of the European Parliament on the importance of patents in supporting innovation
Working with users to improve the European patent granting process and patent documentation
EPO and ELLIS sign Memorandum of Understanding
EPO launches new Online Filing 2.0 service
Trilateral Offices agree on a new vision statement
Communiqué of 24 March 2021 on the oral proceedings before the Boards of Appeal by videoconference
EPO continues oral proceedings by videoconference in examination and opposition during pendency of referral G 1/21
Contribute to EPO’s public consultation first draft of “Towards a new normal” orientation document
Healthcare innovation main driver of European patent applications in 2020
IP5 taskforce discusses approach to AI and emerging technologies at second meeting
European Inventor Award 2021: save the date
Introduction of a BOT protection system for the European Patent Register
Communiqué of 10 March 2021 on decision G 1/19 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
EPO and leading scientists celebrate International Women’s Day
EQE goes digital
EPO congratulates Hungarian Intellectual Property Office on its 125th anniversary
High-growth technology business forum
Open for public consultation: EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines
Heads of the EPO and INPI Brazil take stock of their technical and strategic reinforced partnership
Deeper insights into the patent system
Working together to simplify the patent system: First common practices agreed by EPO member states
Intellectual property in the digital age in focus at conference held under Portugal’s EU Presidency
Co-operation with Mexico on patents: EPO and IMPI mark one year of their Reinforced Partnership
EPO and EUIPO sign partnership agreement with the Technical University of Munich
Study highlights economic benefits of owning intellectual property rights – especially for small businesses
EPO and CIPO make their PPH fast-track programme permanent
Patent grants up 5.9% at IP5 offices in 2019