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WEBTechnical information. We provide access to the largest single source of technical information in the world, with databases containing millions of patent documents. This allows you to find check out the state of art in technology …
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WEBUnitary Patent now covers Romania. Romania becomes the 18th EU Member State to join the Unitary Patent system. Unitary patent/Unified Patent Court. News. 29.08.2024. End of grace period for EPO smart card renewal for MyEPO services. Transition to 2FA: the use of smart cards to be phased out by end of 2024. Online services.
European Patent Register | epo.org
WEBEuropean Patent Register. The European Patent Register is the most complete and up-to-date source of publicly available procedural information on European patent applications as they pass through each stage of the EPO granting process and on European patents with unitary effect. This free online service contains procedural and legal information ...
Espacenet - patent search | epo.org - European Patent Office
WEBNational patent offices' databases. Open Espacenet Open classic Espacenet. Espacenet is accessible to beginners and experts and is updated daily. It contains data on more than 150 million patent documents from around the world. Supporting information can help you understand whether a patent has been granted and if it is still in force.
European Patent Convention | epo.org
WEBNov 29, 2000 · The 17th edition of the European Patent Convention features: the text of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPC) as in force since 13 December 2007. the EPC Implementing Regulations as in force since 1 July 2020. the Rules relating to Fees as in force since 1 July 2020. the rules of procedure of the Boards of Appeal and the ...
Rule 43 – Form and content of claims - European Patent Office
WEBRule 43Form and content of claims. Rule 43. Form and content of claims. (1) The claims shall define the matter for which protection is sought in terms of the technical features of the invention. Wherever appropriate, claims shall contain: (a) a statement indicating the designation of the subject-matter of the invention and those technical ...
Unitary Patent | epo.org - European Patent Office
WEBThe first European patents with unitary effect registered by the EPO on or after 1 September 2024 will take effect in the 18 EU Member States participating in enhanced co‑operation and having ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPC Agreement) by that date. It is expected that more EU Member States will ratify the UPC Agreement …
EP full-text search | epo.org - European Patent Office
WEBThis free-to-use online tool gives you access to European patent applications and granted patents. EP full-text search enables you to search European patent applications (A documents) and granted patents (B documents) and monitor new publications as they appear. It features advanced search capabilities, including full-text searching.
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WEBOnline Filing 2.0 service is the tool of choice for filing with us. You can use our web-based services to file EP, Euro-PCT and PCT applications and requests for unitary effect; and submissions in opposition, appeal, limitation and revocation proceedings before the EPO.
Rule 137 – Amendment of the European patent application
WEB(1) Before receiving the European search report, the applicant may not amend the description, claims or drawings of a European patent application unless otherwise provided. (2) Together with any comments, corrections or amendments made in response to communications by the European Patent Office under Rule 70a, paragraph 1 or Rule …