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1. All the winners: European Inventor Award 2022

   EPO announces winners of European Inventor Award and inaugural Young Inventors prize

2. Users respond on grace period for patents

   Recent survey provides evidence on impact of novelty requirement under the EPC

3. EPO and INDECOPI Peru heads of office meeting

   President Campinos held a virtual meeting with Julián Fernando Palacín Gutiérrez, Executive...

4. Format of oral proceedings before examining divisions

   Oral proceedings before examining divisions are as a rule held by videoconference

5. EPO joins the TTO Circle with observer status

   Building on the EPO’s commitment to innovation and technology transfer

6. IP5 step up co-operation on sustainability

   The heads of the world's five largest intellectual property offices (IP5) met virtually today for...

7. MyEPO Portfolio for parties to proceedings before the EPO

   Today sees the launch of MyEPO Portfolio, a new service for parties to proceedings before the EPO.

8. EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines 2022: next steps

   Thanks to all users who contributed to the consultation

9. Patent applications published by the EPO exceed four million

   Milestone application features 4IR technology

10. EPO announces inaugural Young Inventors prize finalists

    Shortlist recognises problem-solving initiatives from inspiring innovators aged 30 and under