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⚡ Smarter electricity grids are key to the energy transition. Our joint @EPOorg / @IEA study shows AI-driven smart grid inventions are growing faster than other energy technologies. 📖 More insights: epo.org/trends-grids #EPOStudy

📢 Don’t miss our upcoming seminar on PCT procedures at the EPO. Hear practical updates & insights from EPO & epi experts regarding the latest developments in the Patent Cooperation Treaty process. 🗓️ 23 March I 🇩🇪 German 🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4rd6xXE #IPTraining

Looking for Europe’s deep tech players? The #DeepTechFinder brings together 10 000+ startups, universities and public research organisations working on patented technologies. 🎥 Watch this quick explainer 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=MxTYv-…

🇪🇺 Simpler patent protection across Europe. The #UnitaryPatent offers streamlined protection across participating EU Member States through a single request. Find out more on the UP: bit.ly/4sI4e04

📄 Did you know? The EPO’s prior art databases include 5.5 million standards-related documents, helping link patented technologies with global standards. 🔎 See how patents and standards interact in our #EPOStudy: bit.ly/3N0lmPv

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👩‍🔬🤝 Innovation thrives when all talent can contribute. Yet Europe still isn’t tapping the full potential of women in invention & deep tech. 🎥 Hear from leading voices across the ecosystem and read our #EPOStudy: epo.org/women-stem

📢 Business leaders, are you searching for real-world tech insights? Our high-growth technology case studies show how companies use intellectual assets to scale and compete. 📘 Browse the series: bit.ly/47NZIlW

🛰️ Space propulsion is evolving fast. From electric propulsion to advanced fuel systems, this report maps the technologies powering the next generation of space missions. 📘 Learn more 👉 epo.org/insight-propul… @ESPIspace @esa #EPOStudy

📣 Submitting third-party observations got easier. #MyEPOServices A new, easier online form lets anyone share comments on the patentability of a published European patent application — even if you’re not involved in the case. 👉 bit.ly/3GxdCxD

🌍 Working with PCT procedures at the EPO? This lecture covers recent developments and practical updates directly from EPO experts. 🗓️ 25 March I ⏰ 14.00–15.00 hrs CET 🇬🇧 English 🔗 Secure your place: bit.ly/4srw40u #IPTraining

🔬 The gender gap in patenting varies by technology. Women represent 34.9% of inventors in pharmaceuticals, but under 6% in some engineering fields. Our #EPOStudy shows where participation is highest and lowest 📊 👉 epo.org/women-stem

🚨 #InspiringInventors is LIVE! Hear directly from Luca Rossettini at @D_Orbit, on tackling space debris with autonomous satellite tech. ➡ Have your question answered during the Q&A. ▶️ Watch live on YouTube now: bit.ly/4lccfrH

🌍 Tracking the technologies shaping tomorrow? Our Technology insight reports use patent data to reveal early signals across emerging technology fields. Start exploring 👉 bit.ly/4usTVPe

⚖️ Join our Guidelines2day lecture series to discover: 📚 Updates to the Guidelines for Examination ⚖️ New case law developments 🧾 Recent Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions 🗓️ 25 March–10 May 👉 bit.ly/4b7EOBE #IPTraining

📱 How does video streaming fit in your pocket? Compression algorithms are behind everything from mobile streaming to autonomous driving systems. In the latest #TalkInnovation episode, EPO examiners discuss the technology behind modern video coding. 🔗 bit.ly/4rxqPv5

Millions of pieces of debris orbit Earth. 🌌 How do we keep space sustainable? Join our #InspiringInventors livestream with Luca Rossettini to explore orbital logistics! 🛰️✨ Watch tomorrow at 10.00 CET: bit.ly/4lccfrH @D_Orbit

The countdown is on. ⏳ The EPO Technology Dashboard (former Patent Index) drops next week, with the latest patent filing trends at the EPO and the top tech fields, companies and countries. 📈 Which tech field led EPO patent filings in 2025? Vote and share your guess below. ⬇️

#WomenInSTEM at a glance 👁️ 📊 13.8% of inventors in Europe were women 🚀 13.5% of patenting startups include a woman founder ⚖️ 25.5% of EPO patent examiners are women Our latest #EPOStudy maps the full picture: epo.org/women-stem

🇩🇪 Working with PCT procedures at the EPO in German? This seminar offers practical updates and insights from EPO and epi experts. 🗓️ 23 March 🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4rd6xXE #IPTraining