🎥 An invitation from European #InventorAward 2022 finalist Joachim Fiedler!

🎻 Discover how a cello-bow holder inspired his magnetic-mechanical fasteners at our next #InspiringInventors talk.

📅 16 Nov, 15:00 CET
🔴 Watch LIVE here: bit.ly/3UFFeLu

🔭 Track developments across emerging technologies.

Our patent insight reports examine fields such as #quantum computing, photovoltaics, digital agriculture and battery circularity.

📚 Browse the reports: bit.ly/3Th4XoC

🌐 FRAND and standard essential patent litigation are on the agenda at Litigation Matters 2026.

Hear perspectives from judges and industry on 2–3 December.

🎟️ Register for the free online event: epo.org/litigation

Ready for a round of “This or That”? 💬

At our latest technology transfer event, we asked our speakers to take their pick on bringing research outcomes to market.

Hear their takes, then read our study: epo.org/tech-transfer-…

How can universities make the most of their IP assets?

Explore key issues in developing IP strategies that provide value to universities, the economy and society.

📅 10, 12, 17 November | 💻 Online & free
🎯 Join the seminar: bit.ly/3TOjwEv

#IPTraining

🛰️ Electric propulsion is gaining ground in space technology.

Our report examines chemical, electric and alternative propulsion, with electric propulsion showing the largest increase in patenting activity.

See the trends: epo.org/insight-propul…

#EPOStudy @esa @ESPIspace

🚨 Time is running out to register for #EPOUserDay 2026!

Join expert panels and practical sessions on AI-supported tools, MyEPO, a fully digital patent granting process, the Unitary Patent and more.

Register here: bit.ly/47vCfYI

🧩 What can European SMEs teach us about IP strategy?

Our case studies show how businesses across Europe develop IP management capabilities and use patents and other IP rights to their advantage.

Learn from their experience: bit.ly/3z81zGm

#IPforSMEs

How do patent examiners find relevant prior art among millions of documents?

Three EPO examiners explain their approach to searching.

🎥 Watch their insights 👇
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⚖️ Working in patent litigation?

Litigation Matters 2026 brings judges, practitioners and EPO experts together on 2–3 December to discuss the #UnitaryPatent and Unified Patent Court in practice.

Register today 👉 epo.org/litigation

📡 From 5G and Wi-Fi to video streaming, standards help keep our digital world connected.

Our #EPOStudy examines the relationship between patents and technology standards, including standard-essential patents.

📖 Read the study: epo.org/patents-standa…

💬 Do you have a question about patents or EPO services?

Whether you are wondering about fees, applications, patent searches, MyEPO services or legal matters, our FAQ gathers the answers you need in one convenient place.

Find your answer: bit.ly/2OQRR0T

👁️ A closer look at the technologies and trends shaping innovation.

Explore the EPO Observatory's economic studies, technology insight reports and interactive tools to better understand innovation trends and emerging technologies: bit.ly/46EODDN

🔀 Working in technology transfer?

Learn how patents can protect inventions and how they are managed and licensed in this two-day ATTP-recognised course.

📅 12–13 November | 💻 Online & free
🎟️ Save your place: bit.ly/4y7W96Y

#IPTraining

You missed one of our online seminars? You are looking for information on a particular feature? A tutorial or short overview? #MyEPOservices

Browse through our video playlists - one per official EPO language ⬇️
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🔵 Where can you find #UnitaryPatent (UP) information?

See how UP-related data appears across EPO patent information tools and services, including Espacenet and the European Patent Register.

🗂️ Find the data: bit.ly/3AdNZ4G

➡️ Universities play a growing role in European patenting.

Our #EPOStudy finds that academic inventions accounted for over 10% of European patent applications from EPO member states in 2019.

📈 Follow the trend: epo.org/universities-i…

@FraunhoferISI

🎓 How can research breakthroughs become commercially viable ventures?

At #EPOUserDay 2026, hear how they nurture startups backed by robust IP strategies.

Be part of the discussion: bit.ly/47vCfYI

📣 Our 2026–2027 user satisfaction survey cycle is underway.

Over the coming months, invited users will share their feedback, helping guide future improvements to our services.

Thank you to all who take part!

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3UoAzgJ

Get to know EPO patent information tools better.

Our Patent Knowledge Nuggets series features short videos on Espacenet, the Unitary Patent Register, IPscore and more, covering specific features and practical tasks.

🎥 Watch the series 👇
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