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1. EPO and Moroccan IP office sign Memorandum of Understanding

   Agreement sees Morocco become the 31st state to join Cooperative Patent Classification scheme.

2. EPO welcomes new trainees, bids farewell to graduates

   The EPO-EUIPO Pan-European Seal programme achieves a record intake, with additional universities joining the programme

3. EPO holds cloud event for IP offices

   71 delegates from 38 countries discuss state-of-the-art cloud computing solutions that will help secure long-term sustainability for the European patent system.

4. Register for the European Inventor Award virtual roadshow

   Learn how to nominate an inventor and play a part in Europe’s foremost innovation prize

5. EPO and ARIPO launch major training programme

   The Regional ARPET programme is the largest ever training programme undertaken by the EPO with offices outside Europe.

6. User survey on oral proceedings by VICO in opposition

   Take part in our public consultation and share your views

7. Raising the rainbow flag in The Hague

   As the summer of Pride continues and the city of Amsterdam marks 25 years of Pride celebrations, the Office expresses solidarity with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities by flying the rainbow flag in The Hague (Patentlaan 2, 2288 EE Rijswijk).

8. Results of user consultation on EPO Guidelines

   A summary of almost 200 submissions to the public user consultation on the EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines 2021 is now available.

9. New call for proposals under revamped Academic Research Programme

   Grants totalling €600 000 available for research into the new frontiers for innovation and the use of digital technologies for IP teaching

10. Beware misleading mails from scammers

    Phishing mails to attorneys in relation to e.g. smart cards purport to be from EPO