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Montenegro on its way to become 39th EPC Contracting State on 1 October 2022
Montenegro deposits instrument of accession -
WIPO General Assemblies 2022: EPO underlines its commitment to co-operation
The EPO concluded two new agreements and hosted multiple discussions with its European and... -
EPO introduces systematic top-up search for earlier national rights
New service available ahead of Unitary Patent launch -
EPO and Ukrpatent sign Reinforced Partnership
New agreement intensifies EPO support for Ukrpatent, focussing on people and office-oriented... -
Compelling scientific results for IP research funded under the EPO Academic Research Programme
The EPO publishes four final and selects five new research projects for EPO ARP funding -
EPAC: the EPO introduces a new certification scheme for patent administrators
Extensive information on the exam for the new European patent administration certification now... -
Entitlement to priority
EPO President comments on referrals G 1/22 and G 2/22 -
EPO provides insights into plant patenting practices
EPO delegation met with stakeholders from the field of biotechnology -
EPO practice confirmed on adaptation of description
Recent case law discussed in expert workshop -
AI cannot be named as inventor on patent applications
written decision now available
