2020

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