European Patent Office
European Patent Office
Intergovernmental patent-granting authority for Europe; runs the European Inventor Award and Young Inventors Prize to spotlight breakthrough sustainable technology.
EPO at a glance
| Full name | European Patent Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Germany |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes · 1 open call right now |
| Official website | www.epo.org |
Programs by European Patent Office
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at European Patent Office, separate from the funding calls above.
Financing innovation programme
ProgrammeA programme with the mission to improve access to financial markets for European innovators, focusing on leveraging patents and other intellectual property assets.
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The programme aims to expand funding opportunities by effectively leveraging patents and other intellectual property assets. It includes Chief Economist studies, case studies, the Deep Tech Finder tool to find startups and investors, and EPO financial support initiatives for patent applicants, alongside information on other financial support available in Europe from partners and institutions. It also offers online courses and support from PATLIB Centres.
EPO initiatives for patent applicants
Grant schemeSchemes aimed at supporting smaller and less experienced entities by making it easier to access the European patent system through various fee reductions and compensation.
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Includes a 30% language-related reduction of filing and/or examination fees for applicants from certain non-EPO language EPC Contracting States who are microenterprises, SMEs, natural persons, non-profit organisations, universities or public research organisations. Also, a 30% micro-entity fee reduction for all main fees in the patent grant procedure for microenterprises, natural persons, non-profit organisations, universities or public research organisations who have filed fewer than five EP or Euro-PCT applications in the last five years. Lump sum compensation for Unitary Patent-related translation costs is available for SMEs in the EPO's 40 Member States who filed in a non-English/French/German language and request unitary effect. Post-grant fee reductions for Unitary Patent proprietors (15% reduction in renewal fees for willingness to license) and reduced appeal fees for eligible entities are also offered.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
News
- Help find the next Young Inventors Prize winnersepo.org · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
About European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) provides high-quality patents and efficient services to foster innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Europe. Through its Observatory on Patents and Technology, it offers insights into technology trends via digital tools, events, and economic studies. The EPO's Financing Innovation Programme focuses on improving access to financial markets for European innovators, including startups and SMEs, by leveraging patents and other intellectual property assets. This includes offering various fee reduction schemes for patent applications to eligible entities, and compensation for Unitary Patent-related translation costs. The EPO also provides tools like the Deep Tech Finder to connect startups with investors and offers assistance through PATLIB Centres for patent and IP management.
Frequently asked questions about European Patent Office
What is the full form of EPO?
EPO stands for European Patent Office.
What does European Patent Office do?
The European Patent Office (EPO) provides high-quality patents and efficient services to foster innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Europe. Through its Observatory on Patents and Technology, it offers insights into technology trends via digital tools, events, and economic studies.
Where is European Patent Office located?
European Patent Office is based in Germany.
What programs does European Patent Office run?
European Patent Office currently has 1 open programme: Young Inventors Prize 2027.
How do I apply to European Patent Office?
Applications run through each programme's own call. European Patent Office lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://www.epo.org/.
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