
EPO User Day 2025
Join us online on 23 and 24 September to explore EPO digital services, quality updates, and tailored support for SMEs and micro-entities.

Keep pace with the latest legal developments
The fully revised 11th edition “Case Law of the Boards of Appeal” is now available online

Out of the Box: Solar
where you least expect it
From power boxes hidden in wind turbines to solar
panels on water—discover surprising inventions
reshaping energy in this EPO podcast episode

Advances in photovoltaics
New technology insight report reveals that innovation in photovoltaics has experienced significant growth over the last three decades

Put problem-solvers centre stage
Spotlight excellence: propose candidates for the European Inventor Award by 30 September


EPO User Day 2025
Join us online on 23 and 24 September to explore EPO digital services, quality updates, and tailored support for SMEs and micro-entities.

Keep pace with the latest legal developments
The fully revised 11th edition “Case Law of the Boards of Appeal” is now available online

Out of the Box: Solar
where you least expect it
From power boxes hidden in wind turbines to solar
panels on water—discover surprising inventions
reshaping energy in this EPO podcast episode

Advances in photovoltaics
New technology insight report reveals that innovation in photovoltaics has experienced significant growth over the last three decades

Put problem-solvers centre stage
Spotlight excellence: propose candidates for the European Inventor Award by 30 September


EPO User Day 2025
Join us online on 23 and 24 September to explore EPO digital services, quality updates, and tailored support for SMEs and micro-entities.
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Strengthening global partnerships in Geneva

Watch the recording of the event hosted by the EPO in Vienna

Users from around the world exchange on quality, AI, legal changes and two years of the Unitary Patent system

Annual high-level meeting held in Munich covers AI, SMEs and latest IP developments

New EPO technology insight report reveals recent trends in photovoltaics

Around 2 000 candidates took part, with the digital format continuing to enhance accessibility and inclusivity

Formal recognition of the highest standards of data protection consistently applied by the European Patent Organisation

Latest EPO audit figures confirm continuous improvement of quality indicators

Strengthening global partnerships in Geneva

Watch the recording of the event hosted by the EPO in Vienna

Users from around the world exchange on quality, AI, legal changes and two years of the Unitary Patent system

Annual high-level meeting held in Munich covers AI, SMEs and latest IP developments

New EPO technology insight report reveals recent trends in photovoltaics

Around 2 000 candidates took part, with the digital format continuing to enhance accessibility and inclusivity

Formal recognition of the highest standards of data protection consistently applied by the European Patent Organisation

Latest EPO audit figures confirm continuous improvement of quality indicators

Strengthening global partnerships in Geneva

Watch the recording of the event hosted by the EPO in Vienna

Users from around the world exchange on quality, AI, legal changes and two years of the Unitary Patent system

Annual high-level meeting held in Munich covers AI, SMEs and latest IP developments
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In SP2028, the EPO will have one goal: sustainability. Our people, technologies, high-quality products and services, the partnerships the EPO develops and financial sustainability are the five drivers that will enable us to build a more sustainable patent office.

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