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EPO marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211203.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. While the Office’s commitment to inclusion is geared toward creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and respected, our staff’s commitment to excellence helps foster innovation that can transform the lives of people... Continue reading
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Two thirds of users rate videoconferencing for oral proceedings in opposition positively

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211130.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Response to user survey provides clear next steps as pilot project extended
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EPO adopts more stringent measures to respond to intensified corona crisis

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211130a.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Information for customers, external partners and visitors to the EPO
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EPO remains the “gold standard” for patent quality

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211130b.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Once again, users have voted the EPO number one among the world’s five largest patent offices for the quality of its patents and services in the latest benchmarking survey by Intellectual Asset Management... Continue reading
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EPO launches major patent training initiative together with the national IP offices of Portugal and Brazil

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211126.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. More than 130 participants from six countries attend three-day event on patents.
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EPO extends pilot for oral proceedings in opposition by videoconference to 31 May 2022

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211124.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Further extension of the pilot is necessary in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, travel restrictions and preventive health measures limiting the parties’ possibilities to attend oral proceedings on EPO premises
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High-growth technology business forum: Build-to-sell

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211123.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Expert panel explores the importance of patents when building a company from scratch, all the way through to successfully selling your enterprise.
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Users assess common approach on Office practice for adapting the description at grant

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211112a.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Dedicated workshop with three SACEPO Working Parties and experts paves way to harmonisation of EPO practice.
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EPO President meets the new Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211112.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. Today, EPO President António Campinos met online with Mr Kiyoshi Mori, the new Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office (JPO).
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Icelandic IP office celebrates 30th anniversary, Finland marks 25 years since EPC accession

http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211109a.html Content reproduced from the Website of the European Patent Office as permitted by their terms of use. EPO President António Campinos addresses events in Iceland and Finland marking major milestones, as a shared focus on a more sustainable future shapes the new normal.