Patent Insights
The One Young World Summit, held from 22 – 25 July, saw delegates attend a series of speeches, panels, networking events and workshops. Read More>> Categories
Today the European Patent Office (EPO) published ”Towards a new normal”, an orientation document to explore how the Office can capitalise on new opportunities in a potentially post-COVID-19 era. Read More>> Categories
As part of the EPO’s continuous dialogue with users across all sectors, the latest in a series of high-level meetings with applicants took place on Wednesday 21 July. Read More>> Categories
New free data visualisation service allows users to explore global technology trends and connections Read More>> Categories
Joint study by EPO, the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the rapid growth in patenting activity, driven by growth of private operators Read More>> Categories
It is with the deepest sadness that everyone at the EPO is following the news of casualties and widespread destruction caused by severe flooding in parts of western Europe in recent days. Read More>> Categories
Series of technology transfer case studies and podcasts reveals how patent strategies support commercial success for innovative technologies. Read More>> Categories
Enlarged Board of Appeal decides that under specific circumstances oral proceedings by VICO before the boards of appeal are compatible with the EPC irrespective of party consent Read More>> Categories
The German Federal Constitutional Court announced on 9 July 2021 the rejection of two applications for a preliminary injunction against the German Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA). Read More>> Categories
Latest report summarises the many achievements in the pilot project for opposition oral proceedings by VICO and outlines the next steps. Read More>> Categories
