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by EPO / Innovation Networks
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Patent Translate
Topic: SOLVED: Temporary unavailability of translation services
Replies: 2
Views: 7318

SOLVED: Temporary unavailability of translation services

We are currently experiencing technical issues whereby the translation service
is sometimes unavailable. The experts are investigating the cause of the problem.

We will inform you as soon as the issue has been resolved.
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Tue May 31, 2022 5:23 am
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: EPO: ISA, SISA oder IPEA
Replies: 2
Views: 3025

Re: EPO: ISA, SISA oder IPEA

Dear DerOptimist, The possibilities to make amendments in response to the Rule 161(1) EPC communication are clarified in the Euro-PCT Guide for applicants Part 2, depending on whether a supplementary European search is carried out or not the procedure differs: Amendments and the Rule 161/162 communi...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Mon May 30, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: More than 4 million patent applications published by the EPO
Replies: 4
Views: 5283

More than 4 million patent applications published by the EPO

On 25 May 2022 the European Publication Server reached a new milestone
as the EPO published EP4000000.

:arrow: More details under News & events and in the next issue of the Patent Knowledge News.
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Tue May 24, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Temporary unavailability of "My EPO Portfolio Services (Pilot phase)" on 21 May 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 5213

Temporary unavailability of "My EPO Portfolio Services (Pilot phase)" on 21 May 2022

Owing to technical maintenance work, My EPO Portfolio Services (Pilot phase) will be temporarily unavailable or with irregular behavior on Saturday, 21 May 2022 between 09:30 and 13:30 hrs CET.

We apologise for any inconvenience.
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Tue May 03, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: Can we go for Patent with Basic Circuit
Replies: 2
Views: 3312

Re: Can we go for Patent with Basic Circuit

Dear Ashish, Please find here infos regarding novelty and state of the art. An invention is considered to be new if it does not form part of the state of the art. For a definition of "state of the art", see G IV, 1 . It is to be noted that in considering novelty (as distinct from inventive...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: Is there a PCT fees timeline
Replies: 6
Views: 8105

Re: Is there a PCT fees timeline

Dear vin.g , The EPO does currently not provide a PCT fees timeline to its users, we have however taken this on board for discussion. In the meantime for PCT timelines, please refer to Annex C.Timeline for international applications in the"Euro-PCT Guide": PCT procedure at the EPO. A link ...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Patent Information Training
Topic: Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings
Replies: 0
Views: 17468

Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings

Get informed and learn from our patent information experts in our upcoming series of patent knowledge online seminars 26.04.2022 Introduction to the European Patent Register 28.04.2022 Creation of patent insight reports 29.04.2022 Europe and beyond – patent information from the EPO’s validation stat...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings
Replies: 0
Views: 2188

Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings

Get informed and learn from our patent information experts in our upcoming series of patent knowledge online seminars 26.04.2022 Introduction to the European Patent Register 28.04.2022 Creation of patent insight reports 29.04.2022 Europe and beyond – patent information from the EPO’s validation stat...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Asian Patent Information Services
Topic: Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings
Replies: 0
Views: 14847

Patent Knowledge Learning - free-of-charge trainings

Get informed and learn from our Worldwide IP experts in our upcoming patent knowledge online seminars 29.04.2022 Europe and beyond – patent information from the EPO’s validation states (Part I: Moldova, Georgia, Cambodia) 06.05.2022 Europe and beyond – patent information from the EPO’s validation st...
by EPO / Innovation Networks
Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Patent Information Matters
Topic: When does EPO send notifications in electronic format?
Replies: 1
Views: 2447

Re: When does EPO send notifications in electronic format?

Dear vin.g, The EPO does not send official communications by email. It does allow official communications to be accessed electronically and downloaded via the EPO Mailbox. The EPO's Mailbox service allows communications from the EPO to be delivered electronically via the EPO online services portal t...