The EPO provides high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.

News

Read plain language explanations, discover free tools, check if a patent is right for your innovation and find out if you are ready to apply for one.

New simpler system saves time and costs. 

Events

Event
User Day 2023
Sep
23  -  24
Online
Free
Events
Online services
SME
User Day
Quality
Applying for a patent
Registration open

Videos

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01:28
English
Showcasing the EPO buildings
Our buildings in Munich, The Hague, Berlin and Vienna – the heart of the EPO community
Sustainability
ESG
Strategy
Video
01:06
English
European Inventor Award 2026
Nominate an inventor now!
European Inventor Award
Video
18:39
English
EPO Annual Review 2024
The European Patent Office’s 2024 Annual Review is here!
Transparency & reporting
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02:51
English
EPO meets with AIPLA
Chair of AIPLA IP Practice in Europe Committee Ryan Pool gives insight into latest developments and priorities
Quality

Quality – our commitment to excellence

Challenging ourselves to achieve even higher levels of quality

Get to know the EPO!

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Our statistics and Patent Index

The latest figures and patenting trends from the EPO, including data downloads and country-specific profiles.

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Transparency Portal

Gain insight into our operations and decision-making processes.

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Our strategy

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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Observatory on Patents and Technology

Dedicated to outreach and research, it provides access to the latest technology trends through digital tools, events, and in-depth economic and technology studies.