“The level of quality that has been achieved by the EPO over the last years, if not decades, is recognized as being extremely high, if not the highest”, said Denis Dambois, Policy Officer at @EU_Commission, during #EPOUserDay.
Look around! You are surrounded by inventions. We take the work of inventors for granted, but it's their perseverance that leads us to a brighter future.
What does it take to be an inventor? The journey is never straightforward. https://t.co/y6PMHrYen0
#InventorAward
Registration is now open for our online conference on the role of patents in an #AI driven world.
The event aims to create a platform for sharing expertise & knowledge on one of the most disruptive fields driving the #4IR.
Sign up for free https://t.co/JkTmZomfL5 #patentingAI
Innovation is one of humanity’s best tool to fight the threat of the novel Covid-19. The EPO is committed to share with the public the most advanced patent information and knowledge on technologies which are useful in combating the virus.
We have extended the scope of the data sets designed to help researchers and decision-makers benefit from patent information in their fight against #coronavirus.
Have a look at the full list & please spread the word: https://t.co/9KVN1mQdBk
Cristian Fracassi, CEO, Isinnova: “The idea was explosive. In <24 hrs we had 2,600 manufacturers print valves to give to hospitals all over the world; almost 2 mil. downloads of the file; and 150,000 masks in use”
#IPin3Dprinting
Cristian Fracassi, CEO, Isinnova: “In 8 hrs we designed the Charlotte valve. It was #3Dprinted, taken to the hospital with the mask and tested for 3 days. The result was positive.” #IPin3Dprinting
📹Watch it LIVE at https://t.co/guCmq7nDED
Happy #EuropeDay from all of us at the EPO!
In difficult times we stay united & strong through music and solidarity. Enjoy a wonderful virtual performance of #OdeToJoy by the Patent Orchestra & the EPOlyphony choir.
https://t.co/FxnmD8uIyt #staystrong#EPOstrongtogether
On #WorldHealthDay2020 , all of us at the EPO would like to thank healthcare workers 👩🏽⚕️👨🏽⚕️ around the world for their incredible effort, dedication and courage!
Stay healthy!
@WHO#FlattenTheCurve#StayStrong
How do you make the best use of patent documents as a source of information for developing new #climatechange mitigation technologies? This might help: https://t.co/5HSExrcUpr
📢 New study shows the impact of IPR-intensive industries on GDP, employment & trade in Europe: https://t.co/19Tv0Bsq2N
💰Higher wages: +47% up to +72%
👩1 in 3 jobs
🇪🇺 45% of the EU’s GDP
🤝 80% of the EU’s external trade
#IPvalue#IPRindustries
cc @EU_IPO
Last week, EPO examiners from all areas exchanged know-how and learned about the newest #techtrends at a conference in The Hague. It was our first event aimed at harmonising best practices & developing patenting competencies.
#EPOTechDay#3Dprinting#patenting
Today we are hosting a conference on #3Dprinting. EPO examiners across all sectors are preparing to face challenges this emerging tech brings.
#EPOTechDay#patenting
The CTBUH Best Tall Building Jury has announced that the European Patent Office is the category winner of the Best Tall Office Building category award. Congrats to @EPOorg and Dam & Partners Architecten #CTBUHawards#tallurban
#Patent applications from Germany – Europe’s top filing country – were up by nearly 5% in 2018, their fastest growth since 2010.
https://t.co/IjculOOQm6
#EPOresults#annualreport
Regular searches in patent databases allow companies to monitor competitors and discover opportunities for future innovations.
https://t.co/SSkxl75zAz #IPforSMEs