Innovation and patenting in focus
Have you ever wondered what inspires inventors to invent? Or thought about how many patented innovations you interact with daily? This section looks back at some groundbreaking inventions and the people and research institutes behind them, while also highlighting the technologies that are rapidly shaping the future.
People
Meet the inspiring women whose patented inventions make our world a better place and discover the European institutes that conduct world-class research.
Technology
Patented inventions play a major part in our personal and professional lives. Take a closer look at some of these patented innovations and their impact on business and society.
Green Tech in focus
Lifestyle
Space & satellites
Healthcare
Materials science
Mobile communications
EPO practice
How does the intellectual property system keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies? Learn more about disruptive innovation and the EPO's robust approach to patent applications in these areas.
Biotechnology
Classification
Digital technologies
Additive manufacturing
Public datasets
To help you explore the wealth of information in our public patent database - Espacenet - our examiners have prepared hundreds of datasets to make your search easier. Benefit from their expert knowledge to give your research a boost.
CodeFest
CodeFest is an exciting series of multi-week coding competitions designed to tackle contemporary challenges through the power of patent data.