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We gave our jury members instant cameras with zero instructions. Here’s what they chose to capture at the ceremony in Berlin. 📸
One spot is still empty and it could be for someone you know.
👉 Nominate for the #YoungInventors Prize 2027: nominate.epo.org
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⏳ Last chance to register for Opposition Matters 2026!
Join patent professionals from across Europe for two afternoons of practical insights on inventive step, evidence evaluation and recent opposition developments.
🗓️ 29–30 Sept
💻 Free & online
🔗 epo.org/opposition-matters
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🔭 What can patent data tell us about the future of innovation?
The EPO Observatory brings together research, data and tools covering technologies, innovation actors, policy and funding.
Discover insights to help you navigate the innovation landscape: bit.ly/46EODDN
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🤝 A licence? An industry partnership? A spin-off?
Technology transfer offices help researchers explore routes for promising inventions. What could strengthen their work? Join our free online event on 22 October.
Find out more: epo.org/tech-transfer-event
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🇪🇺 Looking for a simpler way to protect your invention across Europe?
The #UnitaryPatent can reduce the cost and complexity of patent protection across participating EU Member States.
Get the overview 🎥👇
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🎯 A few more days to register!
See how patent analytics can help businesses monitor the competitive landscape and learn how deep tech companies can benefit from patent intelligence.
📅 28–30 September | 💻 Online & free
📝 bit.ly/4gltnKz
#IPTraining
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🗂️ Want to follow the progress of a European patent application?
The European Patent Register provides free access to procedural and legal information, from application and grant to oppositions and unitary effect.
Check the Register: bit.ly/2yn70PH
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🎓 What happens after a patent is granted?
Working in technology transfer? Build your knowledge of opposition, appeals and the use of IP in business in this two-day interactive course.
📅 15–16 October | 💻 Online & free
🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/4xt3OwB
#IPTraining
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🗺️ Searching for patent information?
Espacenet gives you free access to more than 170 million patent documents worldwide, helping you search inventions, follow emerging technologies and see what competitors are developing.
🌐 Start your search: bit.ly/3fgnVqF
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🔔 Registration closes tomorrow!
Judges: deepen your understanding of SEP litigation, from FRAND licensing and jurisdiction to remedies and cross-border disputes.
📅 2 October | 💻 Online & free
⚖️ Join the discussion: bit.ly/4wVRIvz
#IPTraining
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📡 5G. Wi-Fi. Video streaming.
The technologies we use every day rely on standards, with patents playing an important role.
🔗 Our #EPOStudy examines the links between technology standards and patents, and what they mean for Europe’s digital future: epo.org/patents-standards-st…
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⚡ Researching a specific technology?
See how Espacenet’s technology platforms offer curated starting points for fields like offshore wind and firefighting.
📅 1 October | 💻 Online & free
📝 Register: bit.ly/3UUbiuG
#IPTraining
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🌱 Progress often starts with someone asking: “Could this be done differently?”
Help us recognise the young people transforming questions into sustainable solutions: epo.org/nominate
#YoungInventors
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🔬 Public research plays a major role in European innovation.
Almost 63 000 European patent applications were linked to public research organisations between 2001 and 2020.
👁️ Get the bigger picture: epo.org/public-research-stud…
@FraunhoferISI
#EPOStudy
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What role will standards play in shaping Europe’s technological future?
Join us with @ETSI_STANDARDS on 18 November to discuss standardisation and patenting trends, SEPs, transparency, dispute resolution and more.
🔗 epo.org/standards-patents-fo…
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🔊 Something new is coming soon to #MyEPOservices.
Follow the progress of your proceedings with a new timeline feature and discover other enhancements designed to make working with us online even easier.
Keep an eye out for more 👀
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♻️ Sustainability is central to our Strategic Plan 2028.
From reducing our environmental impact to strengthening social impact, governance and financial sustainability, we’re working towards a more sustainable EPO.
🌍 Take a closer look: epo.org/sustainability
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🌱 Europe is a major player in cleantech innovation.
The EU and other European countries accounted for almost 27% of cleantech international patent families globally from 2017–2021.
📖 Get the full analysis: epo.org/trends-cleantech
@EIB
#EPOStudy
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📈 IP can drive business value at every stage, from startup and growth to exit.
Hear business leaders share real-life cases and lessons on using intellectual assets to advance technology-driven businesses.
📅 14 October | 🎟️ Free
📌 bit.ly/4iQF3Xi
#IPTraining
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⏩ Want to accelerate the examination of your patent application?
This #HeadStart episode covers options including PACE, enquiries and the Patent Prosecution Highway.
Watch now 🎥👇
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Europe produces world-class research. But how can more inventions reach the market?
Join us with ASTP on 22 October to explore the role and challenges of technology transfer offices.
👉 Save your free spot: epo.org/tech-transfer-event
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