EPO News News from the European Patent Office
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Provisional application of the UPCA to start
on 18 January 2022 at 23:00
Ratification by Austria triggers the start of the period for provisional application of the Unified Patent Court agreement.
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Nomination of Data Protection Board members
on 13 January 2022 at 23:00
Paolo Balboni has been appointed as Chair of the new Data Protection Board. He will be supported by Paul Breitbarth and Fernando Silva.
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User survey on future Ombuds services
on 12 January 2022 at 23:00
Share your views with us in our public consultation
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From lab to market – two more case studies highlighting routes to success
on 10 January 2022 at 23:00
Our latest technology transfer case studies reveal how smart patent strategies and co-operation can create commercial opportunities for innovative researchers.
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New data protection rules enter into force on 1 January 2022
on 31 December 2021 at 23:00
Data protection at the EPO now in line with the highest international standards and best practices and with EU legislation.