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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
EPO allows the taking of evidence by VICO
Impact of AI on patent system explored at EPO digital event
EPO congratulates INPI Brazil on its 50th anniversary
EPO-USPTO joint panel at CIP FORUM 2020
Innovation in smart connected objects accelerating fast worldwide, new patent data shows
Stepping up co-operation with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
EPO, JPO and USPTO confirm their commitment to co-operation to address global challenges at 38th Trilateral conference
EPO and CNIPA discuss future co-operation at annual meeting
Winners of first ever EPO CodeChallenge announced
German Bundestag approves ratification bill on the Unified Patent Court Agreement
Virtual East meets West forum provides platform to share IP knowledge
New EPO study: European patents preferred tool for the commercialisation of inventions developed by Europe's universities and public research organisations
Dialogue with our US applicants: annual meeting of the US Bar-EPO Liaison Council
Users and EPO working to finalise Guidelines
EPO congratulates Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia on its 100th anniversary
EPO partners with myAbility Talent Programme for second year running
EPO and LESI strengthen their co-operation
Opposition hearings by VICO – changes in 2021
First digital EPO Patent Information Conference marks start of a new era in patent knowledge
EPO steps up co-operation with Colombia
Five years of European patents validated in Moldova
EPO and KIPO heads of office strengthen ties, renew MoU
Meeting of the SACEPO Working Party on Rules
Joint communiqué - EPO-CNIPA pilot starts on 01 December, 2020
EPO-USPTO co-operation to support innovators
EPO celebrates Just Peace Month in The Hague
EPO and IEA team up to shed light on trends in sustainable energy technologies
Strengthening ties with the Japan Patent Office
EPO marks EMAS 25th anniversary
Introducing Inventors Revisited, the new EPO video and podcast series
EPO-IEA study: rapid rise in battery innovation playing key role in clean energy transition
Testing Zoom as a second platform for oral proceedings in opposition
Inventors against coronavirus
Your feedback matters to us: new round of surveys starts soon
Summary published for user consultation on EPO Guidelines
Celebrating diversity throughout Europe
IP5 agree to strengthen co-operation to tackle global challenges
EPO President meets with Ibero-American IPOs
Interest in 3D printing strongly on the rise
Record numbers of oral proceedings by VICO in 2020
Joint message from the EPO and the KIPO on COVID-19
Committed to common solutions to global challenges – a joint message from the EPO and the JPO
Europe is a global hub for innovation in 3D printing
Flying the flag with pride
EPO’s Annual Review 2019 published: progress made on strategic plan
Joint statement of EPO and CNIPA on response to COVID-19
Fighting coronavirus – EPO supports researchers with patent information
Engaging with users on the EPO Guidelines
EPO receives top marks for quality of its patents and services
For nature: EPO marks World Environment Day
EPO mourns with Spain over lives lost
Conference to mark 100th anniversary of the Latvian Patent Office highlights role of IP in supporting economic growth
Oral proceedings by video conference: new FAQ and training material available
Enlarged BoA issues opinion on EPO President’s referral on plant and animal patentability exception
Communiqué of the Boards of Appeal concerning opinion G 3/19 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
Patent Orchestra and EPOlyphony choir celebrate Europe Day with virtual Ode to Joy
EPO member states discuss co-operation and Covid-19 response at first virtual annual meeting
Responding to COVID-19 - A joint message of support for inventors from the USPTO and EPO
World IP Day 2020: Innovate for a greener, healthier future
Patent research grants – call for proposals 2020
Users discuss expanding use of ViCos in oral proceedings at first-ever online SACEPO meeting
The EPO mourns with Italy over lives lost
EPO President Campinos: “Now is the time to make the UPP a reality”
EPO switches off lights to support Earth Hour 2020
Update on Coronavirus - SUPERSEDED by new continually updated page
Digital technologies take top spot in European patent applications
Celebrating women inventors
Open for public consultation: EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines
IP high on the agenda of Croatia’s first EU presidency
Note of solidarity with the people of Germany
Building bridges through cooperation: EPO and Cambodian Ministry of Industry and Handicraft host first IP conference
EPO publishes grounds for its decision to refuse two patent applications naming a machine as inventor
New insights into the patent system: first results from the EPO Academic Research Programme published
Coordinating our response to AI and emerging technologies: five largest IP offices hold first joint task force meeting
The EPO and representatives from EU Member States call for the speedy implementation of the Unitary Patent package
EPO refuses DABUS patent applications designating a machine inventor
EPO and ARIPO sign agreement on Reinforced Partnership
SACEPO Working Party on Guidelines agrees on public consultation
EPO and INPI Brazil launch technical and strategic partnership
EPO signs reinforced partnership agreement with Indonesia
European Patent Office launches new Espacenet, improving access to world’s largest free collection of patent documents
EPO underlines the pivotal role of patents for the economy at parliamentary event in Brussels
EPO and Chinese IP office enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership
“Back to the future”: EPO supports TEDx event
Margarita Salas - a pioneer in genetics and molecular biology
EPO underlines importance of IP protection at Web Summit
EPO and LESI hold first conference on the importance of IP to high-growth firms
Simplifying access to patent protection in Georgia
EPO and Cambodia renew bilateral co-operation, take stock of their validation agreement
EPO and Mexico launch reinforced partnership
European patents help SMEs commercialise high-potential inventions, new study shows
Digital technologies in the spotlight at EPO Patent Information Conference 2019
European Patent Office joins City of Munich’s climate pact to cut CO2 emissions
Further strengthening co-operation with our international partners
Akira Yoshino, European Inventor Award winner, honoured with Nobel Prize
EPO signs reinforced partnership agreement with Malaysia
EPO User Day 2019: Engaging with our users on our strategic plan, online services and sustainable technologies
Czech Industrial Property Office celebrates centenary
Intellectual property rights strongly benefit the European economy, EPO-EUIPO study finds
EPO welcomes 750 visitors during Netherlands’ national heritage days
EPO and USPTO heads meet in Munich
Heads of UKIPO, EPO and USPTO discuss global patent system with users at patents showcase event in London
EPO meets with users and IP offices in Sweden, Finland and Denmark
Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal related to the patentability of computer-implemented simulations
Cashless payment at EPO canteens and cafeterias
Munich technology neighbours European Patent Office and Deutsches Museum strengthen partnership
EPO publishes latest Environmental Report 2018
EPO and INPI Brazil to further enhance their co-operation
EPO hosts annual meeting of Ethics Network of Multilateral Organisations
2018 Social Report: key indicators of an attractive, modern and diverse organisation
EPO engages young leaders on current youth issues
Transparency on quality of products and services: EPO publishes Quality Report 2018
EPO and INPI Argentina sign first Reinforced Partnership Agreement in Latin America
EPO extends Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programme with IP Australia
EPO launches reinforced partnership with Ethiopia
A vision of sustainability: European Patent Office publishes Strategic Plan 2023
European Patent Office honours exceptional inventors from Austria, France, Japan, the Netherlands and Spain with European Inventor Award 2019
European Inventor Award 2019: Watch the award ceremony broadcast live from Vienna
World’s five largest patent offices agree on joint task force for emerging technologies and AI
EPO and EUIPO renew their co-operation
Space travel: a driver of innovation
Joint EPO-EUIPO study finds strong link between growth of SMEs and their use of IP
Summit gives new boost to Europe's network of patent information centres
Search Matters 2019: Insight for searchers and patent information professionals focuses on AI
EPO announces the finalists for the European Inventor Award 2019
Have your say: last round of public consultation for the EPO's Strategic Plan 2023
Medtech CII event to raise awareness among SMEs
European Patent Office’s new premises in The Hague receives international award as “Best Tall Office Building”
Patent research grants – call for proposals 2019
Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal related to plant patentability
EPO and Jordan launch negotiations on validation agreement
EPO Contracting States discuss next steps regarding the patentability of plants obtained by essentially biological processes
EPO, CEN and CENELEC to cooperate on standards and patents
EPO publishes blockchain conference report
European companies and inventors file more patent applications in 2018
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019: EPO launches ‘Women in the Lead’ mentorship programme
EU Presidency conference on Intellectual Property in Bucharest
Report on the results of the user consultation on increased flexibility in the timing of examination process now available online
EPO member states discuss patentability of plants obtained by essentially biological processes
EPO artwork on loan at the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe
Enhancing the visibility of intellectual property: EPO and LESI sign MoU on bilateral co-operation
Board of Appeal decision on plant patentability published
Contribute to our Strategic Plan 2023 in our public consultation
EPO’s new vice-presidents take up their posts
First European patent application published 40 years ago
Josef Kratochvíl elected Chairman of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation
EPO’s art collection honoured with award
EPO holds first major conference on blockchain
EPO congratulates Polish patent office on its 100th anniversary
Send us your feedback: online consultation on increased flexibility in the timing of the examination process
Committed to providing quality patent information: EPO Patent Information Conference 2018
Sharp rise in patent applications for self-driving vehicles in Europe, new study finds
Supporting innovation in the plant sector: EPO and Community Plant Variety Office extend bilateral co-operation
Espacenet: 20 years of free access to patent information in Europe
US Bar-EPO Liaison Council meeting 2018
Nellie Simon appointed EPO Vice-President for Corporate Services
Christoph Ernst to be next EPO Vice-President for Legal and International Affairs
Stephen Rowan appointed EPO Vice-President for Patent Granting Process
EPO fosters international co-operation during WIPO Assemblies
EPO and Chinese IP office sign bilateral co-operation plan
Co-operation with Spain on patents
The EPO further reduces its environmental impact
Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal: Appeal deemed not to be filed or inadmissible in case of delayed fee payment?
Making the IP ecosystem more efficient and effective: EPO hosts 2018 IP Executive Week
Europe gears up for the Unitary Patent
António Campinos takes over as President of the European Patent Office
Social Report 2017
EPO launches first-ever reinforced co-operation programme with South Africa
European Patent Office inaugurates new premises in The Hague
EPO publishes Quality Report 2017
World’s five largest patent offices convene for 2018 annual meeting
EPO intensifies co-operation with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Achievements 2010 to 2018 published: “Modernising the EPO for excellence and sustainability”
Outstanding inventors from France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and the US honoured with European Inventor Award 2018
Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group Awards EPO President Battistelli for ‘Services to IP Protection’
Together for Gender Diversity: Conference to foster gender diversity at the EPO
EPO ranked No. 1 for quality and service in largest-ever IAM Magazine survey
EPO hosts first conference on patenting Artificial Intelligence
EPO member states discuss co-operation on patents in Europe at 12th annual meeting
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect
EPO-OMPIC: a strategic partnership in support of technological and industrial development
Europe’s patent information centres share experience in Ljubljana
United Kingdom ratifies Unified Patent Court Agreement
Paying tribute to 15 outstanding inventors: European Inventor Award 2018 finalists announced
EPO and AIPPI discuss strategic objectives
Boards of Appeal Annual report 2017 has been published
European Parliament event on SMEs and patents
40 years of professional representation before the EPO
EPO fee reduction takes effect as of 1 April 2018
Meeting with UK Intellectual Property Office highlights role of patents in supporting innovation
European patent system in focus at EU Presidency conference in Sofia
EPO reports growing demand; Europe's attractiveness as leading tech market confirmed
36th Trilateral heads of office meeting in Japan
Patent research grants – call for proposals 2018
Your feedback matters to us: new round of user satisfaction surveys planned
Validation agreement with Cambodia enters into force
Engaging with users on patent quality
EPO and Argentina step up co-operation on patents
EPO and CIPA: no impact of Brexit on UK membership of EPO
Reinforcing ties between the EPO and Japanese applicants
Re-organisation set to improve quality and efficiency in EPO’s patent granting process
EPO extends fast-track pilot programmes with four countries
Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO rules on disclaimers
154th meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 13 and 14 December 2017)
Official inauguration of the new building for the Boards of Appeal
Bilaterial Co-operation Agreement signed with France
EPO’s quality management system re-certified under ISO 9001
New patent study confirms growth in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies
Benoît Battistelli elected Chair of CEIPI Administrative Council
Agreements with Brazil and Tunisia enter into force
Supporting innovation in the plant sector with IP rights: EPO-CPVO conference in Brussels
Patent applications filed at IP5 offices up 10%
EPO supports Munich “Science Days”
EPO and Chinese IP office renew their strategic partnership
US-Bar-EPO Liaison Council meeting: Deepening US applicants’ understanding of European patent practice
IPO Education Foundation and EPO Day Conference held in Munich
Unitary Patent expected to boost trade and investment in the EU, new study shows
EPO’s Patent information Conference focuses on evolution of services
153rd meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 10 and 11 October 2017)
António Campinos elected next EPO President
EPO enhances international co-operation role during WIPO Assemblies
EPO welcomes Brazil into family of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) partner offices
EPO and EAPO start fast-track patent examination
European patents in Tunisia: Validation agreement between EPO and Tunisia to enter into force on 1 December
Boards of Appeal starting work at their new location
Event on the role of patents in advancing climate change mitigation technologies
New publication highlights importance of patents for Europe’s SMEs
Solidarity with the victims in Barcelona
EPO Social report 2016 published
Alberto Casado Cerviño to head new EPO Directorate-General Patent Granting Process
Strike participation rates
Businesses eager for Unitary Patent to start in early 2018
EPO publishes first ever Quality Report
Fast-track patent examination launched with Malaysia and the Philippines
EPO publishes new policy brief on climate technologies and enhances cooperation with IRENA
EPO clarifies practice in the area of plant and animal patents
EPO welcomes ‘topping out’ of its new office building in The Hague
Exceptional inventors from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US receive European Inventor Award 2017
Independent Survey confirms EPO No.1 for quality
Attack in London
World’s five largest intellectual property offices celebrate ten years of co-operation
EPO and SIPO further strengthen their co-operation
Solidarity with the UK
EPO and Institute of Industrial Property of Angola initiate bilateral co-operation
EPO and Argentina sign co-operation agreement
EPO and Eurasian Patent Office agree to launch Patent Prosecution Highway
Monegasque ambassador visits the EPO
Honouring the bright minds behind ground-breaking inventions: European Inventor Award 2017 finalists announced
Solidarity with Sweden
The EPO offers grants for academic research
EPO and CPVO workshop on plant-related inventions
Trilateral offices celebrate 35 years of co-operation, discuss ways to further advance patent systems worldwide
Solidarity with the United Kingdom
Bilateral co-operation plans signed with Latvia and Lithuania
EPO President meets with Jo Johnson, the new UK intellectual property minister
EPO grants record number of European patents in 2016
First Boards of Appeal President takes up his post
Closure of the automated mail-box at the Munich headquarters
EPO launches Patent Prosecution Highway pilot with Russian patent office
Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO rules on partial priorities
Engaging with users on patent quality
Cambodia first Asian country to recognise European patents on its territory
Statement by the European Patent Office on the ruling by the Supreme Court of the Netherlands
Solidarity with the victims in Berlin
New security measures at EPO buildings
Carl Josefsson appointed President of the EPO’s Boards of Appeal
Croatian IP office celebrates 25th anniversary
EPO stays proceedings in certain biotechnology cases
Event highlights Europe’s lead in climate change mitigation technologies
Stepping up co-operation with Belgium on patent-related IT services and tools
Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO rules on partial priorities
EPO President welcomes UK decision to ratify UPC Agreement
New IT tools, timeliness in focus at User Day
Agreement with Monaco on patent searches
Patent information strategy outlined at annual conference
Joint EPO-EUIPO study highlights economic benefits of IP for Europe
EPO steps up co-operation with Brazil
EPO Social Conference: Discussing the way forward for the Office
International co-operation agreements signed in Geneva
Annual EPO-SIPO Heads Meeting: President Battistelli hosts Commissioner Shen in France
EPO and CPVO exchange practices on patenting of plant-related inventions and plant variety protection
EPO hosts high-level delegation from Cambodia
Sadness following the Italian earthquake
Message of solidarity following the Munich attack
Social report 2015 published
Statement of the President of the European Patent Office on the terrorist attack in Nice
Boosting patenting by SMEs and universities from Latvia and Malta
Conference reveals strong support for Unitary Patent package
Greater independence and improved efficiency for the EPO’s Boards of Appeal
EPO launches fast-track patent examination with Australia
Examination fees: refunds for withdrawals
Solidarity with the people of Turkey
UK Referendum – Statement of President Battistelli
Message of Solidarity from the EPO to the people of the United States
Early Certainty: New opposition procedure from 1 July
Exceptional inventors receive European Inventor Award 2016 at ceremony in Lisbon
EPO is number one for quality, survey says
IP5 heads of office and industry renew their co-operation
Simulate an Online Filing for the new Unitary Patent
EPO President visited Morocco
Europe's patent information centres meet in Helsinki
EPO announces 15 pioneering finalists for European Inventor Award 2016
EPO and epi to co-operate on training
EPO President meets with UK intellectual property minister
Normal functioning of the EPO during strike on 7 April 2016
Solidarity with the victims in Brussels
Reduction in search fee to benefit small and medium-sized businesses
Demand for European patents continues to grow
EPO and trade union sign landmark deal
Closer co-operation with Rospatent
EPO and CPVO agree on bilateral co-operation
PATSTAT Online launched
EPO agrees to launch fast-track patent examination with Colombia
User satisfaction surveys in 2016
Yann Ménière is new Chief Economist
Artur Fischer: an exceptional inventor and inspiring individual
EPO achieves major performance gains in 2015
Changes to PACE programme from 1 January 2016
EPO’s ISO 9001 certification extended to cover the entire patent process
Unitary Patent ready to go
Inventions in climate change mitigation technologies growing strongly
Member states move forward on the Unitary Patent
Serbia celebrates 95 years of intellectual property protection
Statement of the President of the European Patent Office on the terrorist attacks in Paris
“Good IP information can drive innovation and the economy”
Search for patents on your mobile
Validation agreement with the Republic of Moldova enters into force
Pan-European Seal interns start at the EPO
145th meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 14-15 October 2015)
30 years of EPO-SIPO co-operation: anniversary highlights Europe’s contribution to building up China’s patent system
European patents to cover Moldova
EPO and IP Australia sign Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral co-operation
EPO and USPTO renew their commitment to joint classification scheme
The EPO welcomes next step forward for the Unified Patent Court
New guidelines for PCT procedure
EPO publishes its staff rules and regulations
EPO to donate EUR 100 000 to help refugees in Munich
EPO and Italy await introduction of EU unitary patent
EPO hosts major conference on unitary patent and unified patent court
EPO and IMPI agree on CPC introduction in Mexico
EPO supports new platform on renewable energy innovation
Social Report 2014 published
144th meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 24-25 June 2015)
Ongoing consultation on reforms to the EPO boards of appeal
Global dossier now extended to include USPTO data
Business-friendly fee pattern adopted for the unitary patent
European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee supportive of revised UP fee proposal
Outstanding inventors honoured with the European Inventor Award
EPO global benchmark for quality, independent survey says
Social dialogue: discussion continues
Heads of IP5 offices agree to focus on improving services to users and the public
EPO welcomes CJEU decisions clearing the way for the unitary patent
Consultation on reforms to the EPO boards of appeal
Trade unions join round table with EPO President and Administrative Council Chairman
European Inventor Award finalists 2015: inventors behind 15 ground-breaking innovations selected
Japanese and Korean data now available in Global Dossier
ESAB statement on Patent aggregation and its impact on competition and innovation policy
143rd meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 25 and 26 March 2015)
Joint statement from the Chairman of the Administrative Council and the President of the Office
European patent reform in focus of talks with UK intellectual property minister
Statement from the management: No, the EPO is not violating fundamental human rights
ESAB statement on the possible introduction of a grace period in Europe
Validation agreement with Morocco - “a historic development”
Validation agreement with Morocco enters into force
European Patent Office receives record number of patent filings
Solidarity with Denmark
Morocco recognises European patents as national patents
EPO receives a record 273 000 patent filings in 2014, up by around 3%
Solidarity against terrorism
Joint interview of the EPO President and Council Chair
Normal functioning of the EPO - Update
142nd meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 10 and 11 December 2014)
Communique on decisions taken by the Administrative Council at its 142nd meeting concerning senior employees and appointments and reappointments to the Boards of Appeal
Quality first: EPO achieves ISO 9001 certification for its patent granting process
Normal functioning of the EPO - Update
EPO President meets with two new EU Commissioners
EPO to launch fast-track patent examination with Israel
2.1 million patent applications filed at IP5 offices in 2013, up 11%
Normal functioning of the EPO
Advocate General rejects Spanish challenge to unitary patent package
Europe and China step up co-operation on patents as EPO-SIPO anniversary approaches
The EPO and India enhance co-operation on patents
Conference highlights growing role of patent data for business and policy-makers
European Inventor Award finalists Stefan Hell and Shuji Nakamura win Nobel Prize
EPO continues IT modernisation with launch of new online filing tool
EPO to launch PPH pilot programmes with Canada, Mexico and Singapore
Czech Industrial Property Office celebrates 95th anniversary
Munich is all set for Oktoberfest 2014: thrill-packed rides thanks to patented technologies
EPO and Spain continue co-operation on Latin America
Social Report 2013 published
European patent validation agreement signed with Tunisia
New scheme to improve legal certainty on pending applications
Administrative Council extends EPO President's mandate by another three years
Work starts on one of the largest construction projects in the Netherlands
Exceptional inventors honoured with European Inventor Award 2014
8th annual meeting on co-operation with EPO member states
Mobile website launched
IP5 Heads of Office meeting in Busan: move towards public access to patent information
EPO and SIPO launch first Global Dossier service
EPO and KIPO review co-operation to support innovation
Innovation TV launched
8th meeting of the Select Committee of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (Munich, 26-27 May 2014)
Europe's patent information centres gather in Istanbul to boost co-operation on innovation
Vote for your favourite inventor to win the Popular Prize
ESAB statement on the unitary patent package
Fifteen finalists announced for European Inventor Award
EU survey on IPR enforcement and protection
7th meeting of the Select Committee of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation
139th meeting of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation
Training Centre for European patent judges opened in Budapest
Patent filings at the EPO reach all-time high
Boost for businesses and inventors as EPO and UK sign co-operation plan
ASEAN member states’ IP offices and the EPO strengthen co-operation on patents
Symposium on Article 123(2) EPC
Europe and Mexico intensify co-operation on patents
More than 265 000 patent filings received in 2013
6th meeting of the Select Committee of the Administrative Council
Patent Translate coverage complete
ESAB holds workshop on the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court
7th EPO-SIPO heads' meeting brings offices even closer together
IP5 offices report 11% growth in filings for 2012
EU officials attend EPO-OHIM seminar in Brussels
Co-operation with San Marino on national searches
Simplifying access to patent protection in Moldova
Revision of the requirements for the filing of divisional applications (amendment of Rules 36, 38, and 135 EPC)
Symposium celebrates 40 years of the EPC
EPO Innovation Contest winners announced
European Inventor Hall of Fame opens at Deutsches Museum
New address for EPO headquarters
Simplified conditions for patenting for Lithuanian inventors
New study finds one in three jobs in Europe generated by IPR-intensive industries
Co-operation of the EPO with Russia and the Eurasian region intensifies: Language barrier in patent information removed
IP5 offices agree on joint PPH pilot programme
Contract signed for new EPO building in The Hague
EPO and Monaco agree on promoting IP development
Theon van Dijk is new Chief Economist
Technical Board submits questions in the "Broccoli" patent case
A new building for the EPO in The Hague
Six new languages added to Patent Translate
The EPO and Morocco strengthen their partnership on patents
Unitary patent in the spotlight in talks with German Justice Minister
Climate protection - everyone can do their bit! The European Patent Office hosts consumer organisation's info exhibition
European Patent Network gathered in Iceland to foster cooperation about innovation in Europe
EPO and IEEE Standards Association announce renewed co-operation
Prizes offered for innovative satellite technologies
Heads of world’s five largest IP offices meet in Silicon Valley
Japanese-English machine translation for patents goes live
Europe and China agree to use same patent classification system (CPC)
European Inventor Award 2013 goes to outstanding inventors from Austria, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and the US
Helping European businesses keep their competitive edge in innovation
Nearly 2 million patent applications filed at five largest IP offices in 2012
New EPO-UNEP patents study reveals huge potential for Clean Energy Technologies in Africa
Slovak Industrial Property Office celebrates 20th anniversary
Bringing university research to the marketplace
IP Day marked in Luxembourg
EPO and IEC agree to cooperate on standards and patents
EPO revokes patent in the "Brüstle" case
Agreement signed with Institut français
Fifteen pioneering inventors nominated for European Inventor Award
Re-election of the Chair of the Administrative Council
The Select Committee for the unitary patent goes live
EPO co-operates with three leading European institutes on language training in member states
EPO Advisory Board publishes recommendations for improving the patent system
A record year for the EPO
EU Science conference: President Benoît Battistelli highlights EPO's role in supporting innovation
EPO welcomes historic signing of the Unified Patent Court Agreement
All-time high for activities of the European Patent Office in 2012: 258 000 filings and 65 700 granted patents
EPO revokes the Amazon "Gift order" patent
EPO and USPTO launch Cooperative Patent Classification
Applications received for the post of EPO President
Benoît Battistelli to head the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation