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EPO President meets with policy and industry leaders in Brussels, including the Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation
EPO President António Campinos has appeared on the latest episode of IP Fridays, a podcast on developments in the IP world, released today.
Entering a new era for the European Qualifying Examination
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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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