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🥁 The finalists for the 2026 European #InventorAward are… Get to know these incredible inventors & vote for your favourites → inventoraward.org Start voting!

🤔 Is a #UnitaryPatent a good fit for a small business? In this episode of Ask.UP, we answer one of the most common questions about the #UnitaryPatent system and what it means in practice for SMEs. 🎥 Watch the episode 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=K_ev6r…

📡 Patent data can help map the direction of technological change. Our technology insight reports cover topics such as battery circularity, quantum tech and digital agriculture, tracking where innovation is moving. 📖 Browse the reports: bit.ly/3Th4XoC

Today at the #PODIMconference in Maribor 🇸🇮, we joined the Slovenian IP Office to discuss how patents and #IP can help startups turn breakthrough ideas into investment-ready ventures. More resources through the EPO’s Financing innovation programme → bit.ly/4dCcJoB

The 20th annual co-operation meeting of the European Patent Network brought together the EPO and member states in Split, Croatia, to discuss the future of innovation in Europe and shared priorities for the years ahead. More details: epo.org/en/news-events…

👩‍⚖️ Are you an experienced patent attorney? Oral proceedings in opposition at the EPO require both procedural and legal expertise. This workshop will help strengthen your practical understanding of opposition proceedings. 📅 1–22 June 📝 bit.ly/4d1sMMw #IPTraining

Trusted IP, stronger ties: Europe and Latin America partner for progress. On 19 May, we explore how IP can drive sustainable growth across the region, from policy to financing to the next generation of innovators. Secure your spot 👉 epo.org/innovation-con… @eclac_un, @the_IDB

❓ Looking for guidance on MyEPO services, patent search or applications? Our FAQ page helps you quickly find the information you need. 💬 Find answers here: bit.ly/2OQRR0T

⚖️ How is added matter assessed in European patent litigation? Discover approaches at the EPO and UPC and gain practical insight into one of the key topics in patent disputes. 📋 12 June 📝 Save your spot by 11 June: bit.ly/3RACYTG #IPTraining

🔍 Patent searching can be incredibly complex. This short video takes you inside the process: the key challenges patent examiners face and how they approach them in practice. 🎥 Watch it here 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=evGlre…

1 in every 5 cars sold globally in 2024 was electric 🚗⚡ That shift is driving one of the fastest-growing innovation fields in clean energy, battery circularity, with 42% annual patent growth since 2017. Full picture: epo.org/insight-batter… #EPOStudy @IEA

🧪 Inventive step in pharmaceutical patents can raise challenging questions. This #IPTraining tackles advanced challenges in pharmacy patenting, from clinical studies and second medical use to new clinical situations. 📅 22 May–2 June | Online & free 📝 epo.org/en/learning/ev…

🎓 Expert support can make all the difference. 📍 Find a qualified professional representative authorised to act before the EPO through this searchable service: bit.ly/2Rc3OAk

🎥 Short videos, practical insights. Our Patent Knowledge Nuggets playlist breaks down key patent topics, from searching to data tools, in quick, focused episodes. Pick a topic to start 👇 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

🔔 Registration closes tomorrow! Join our seminar and learn how mediation supports more efficient resolution in patent disputes. 📅 13 May I 💻 Online & free 🎟️ Secure your spot: bit.ly/4tBO88E #IPTraining

Hear from the next generation of Latin American inventors. 🌱 On 19 May, we hand the floor to #YoungInventors Prize finalists from the region: a dialogue on invention, ambition and what IP can do for emerging talent. Watch live 👉 epo.org/innovation-con… @eclac_un @the_IDB

📘 Learn how to interpret patent legal status data. This session explores Asian legal event codes in INPADOC to support accurate interpretation and analysis. 📅 12 May ⏰ Registration closes today: bit.ly/4tAtSV9 #IPTraining

🎙️ Connecting expertise for an IP-focused future. 📅 19 May I 📍 Santiago (Chile) & online Programme set. 🤝 Speakers confirmed. See what's coming and secure your free spot 👉 epo.org/innovation-con… With @eclac_un and @the_IDB

📄 Tracking a European patent application? The European Patent Register provides up-to-date procedural data, decisions and documents across the full lifecycle. 🔍 Access the register: bit.ly/2yn70PH

🧬 Oncology technologies are advancing rapidly. This #EPOStudy maps patent trends across diagnostics, therapies and precision medicine. 📖 Read it here: epo.org/trends-oncology