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European Patent Office
As the patent office for Europe, we support innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe.
About European Patent Office
The European Patent Organisation is an intergovernmental organisation that was set up on 7 October 1977 on the basis of the European Patent Convention (EPC) signed in Munich in 1973. It has two bodies, the European Patent Office and the Administrative Council, which supervises the Office's activities. We offer inventors a uniform application procedure which enables them to seek patent protection in up to 40 European countries. Supervised by the Administrative Council, the Office is the executive arm of the European Patent Organisation. As the Patent Office for Europe, we support innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe through a commitment to high quality and efficient services delivered under the European Patent Convention. With expert, well-supported staff, motivated to set worldwide standards in quality and efficiency, we will continue to contribute to innovation across Europe, and play a leading role in developing an effective global patent system. All our relationships - within our Office and with partners around the world - will prosper through trust, transparency, fairness and mutual respect. Our processes will empower our people to use their knowledge and skills to the full. The EPO is an equal opportunity employer providing our staff with the chance to build long-term stable careers. We offer one of the most comprehensive and family-friendly benefits packages in Europe.
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Signals from European Patent Office
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office announced the #YoungInventors Prize 2027, which celebrates young changemakers aged 30 or under from different cultures and backgrounds.
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office is hosting Opposition Matters 2026 on 29–30 September 2026 to explore how the EPO is strengthening quality through clearer reasoning on technical effects, evidence-based assessment, and alignment with Boards of Appeal case law.
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office announced that the last call for the EPAC 2026 exam closes soon by 15 September 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office hosted the PATLIB Conference 2026 in Warsaw with sessions on IP for startups, technology transfer skills, and patent data support.
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Products & Services
European Patent Office is now open for the EQE 2027 European Qualifying Examination, which includes Paper F and the main examination papers (M1-M4).
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office announced that the YoungInventors Prize 2027 is open for nominations and self-nominations with a deadline of 30 September 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
European Patent Office flags Norway and the European Patent Organisation were flown at half-mast on 28 August as a mark of respect for King Harald V.
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