We know that by granting patents of the highest quality we are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals towards achieving a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world, fostering innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in technologies of transformation.
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Review of impact, latest learnings and ongoing initiatives, alignment on future priorities
Recent developments, quality, EQE, user feedback and the Observatory were among topics discussed
ISO certifications for quality, information security, environmental management systems and occupational health and safety
Latest EPO audit figures confirm high quality of the patent granting process
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Quality dashboard
The Quality dashboard presents our key performance indicators (KPIs) on quality and is updated regularly to show the progress we make.
Learn moreQuality Action Plan
The EPO’s Quality Action Plan sets out our objectives and actions on quality for the coming year.
Quality Report
The EPO’s annual quality report provides our users with a full set of quality indicators. It also sets out our commitment to quality and the results that are being achieved. It underlines how the EPO supports innovation with high-quality patents that drive economic growth, employment and prosperity.
Statistics
Measuring our performance to ensure continuous improvement.
Learn moreWe listen to you
Feedback from our users ensures the EPO is in step with its users and gets actionable insights to ensure quality improvement.
Quality in everything we do
Foundations of quality
Solid legal framework and highly skilled staff.
Enabling quality
Resources that enable EPO quality.
High quality products & services
We continue to provide patents of excellent quality.
Quality through networking
Quality is a shared responsibility.
Our commitment
ISO 9001
Our quality management is certified under ISO 9001. It covers the provision of products and services related to the delivery of patents along with our European and international co-operation activities.
Learn morePatent quality charter
We are committed to excellence at all stages of the patent grant process and actively promote quality ownership among all stakeholders.
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