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1. Exploring future possibilities: European Patent Office publishes “Towards a new normal”

   Today the European Patent Office (EPO) published "Towards a new normal", an orientation document...

2. High-level online meetings enhance user engagement at the EPO

   As part of the EPO’s continuous dialogue with users across all sectors, the latest in a series...

3. Discover the power of EPO patent data

   New free data visualisation service allows users to explore global technology trends and connections

4. New report reveals global patenting trends in space technologies

   Joint study by EPO, the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) and the European Space Agency (ESA)...

5. Severe flooding in Europe: Solidarity with Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

   It is with the deepest sadness that everyone at the EPO is following the news of casualties and...

6. New case studies show routes to success

   Series of technology transfer case studies and podcasts reveals how patent strategies support...

7. EBoA endorses conduct of oral proceedings by videoconference during pandemic

   Enlarged Board of Appeal decides that under specific circumstances oral proceedings by VICO before...

8. German Court decision paves the way for implementation of Unitary Patent and UPC

   The German Federal Constitutional Court announced on 9 July 2021 the rejection of two applications...

9. Opposition by videoconference: a year of progress

   Latest report summarises the many achievements in the pilot project for opposition oral...

10. Flying the rainbow flag

    The EPO raises the flag at its premises in Munich as Europe’s summer pride season takes off.