EPO News News from the European Patent Office
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Working with users to improve the European patent granting process and patent documentation
on 6 April 2021 at 22:00
SACEPO Working Parties on Rules, e-Patent Process, and Patent Information and Documentation all met virtually in March.
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EPO and ELLIS sign Memorandum of Understanding
on 31 March 2021 at 22:00
The President of the European Patent Office (EPO), António Campinos, and the President of the ELLIS Society, Bernhard Schölkopf, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25 March.
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EPO launches new Online Filing 2.0 service
on 31 March 2021 at 22:00
Online Filing 2.0 incorporates and improves the features of new online filing (CMS), and offers a more user-friendly interface.
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Trilateral Offices agree on a new vision statement
on 30 March 2021 at 22:00
The new vision statement of the Trilateral offices has been agreed, which originates from the 38th Trilateral Conference in December 2020. During the virtual conference, the heads of the European Patent Office (EPO), Japan Patent Office (JPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) committed to jointly develop the new future direction for the Trilateral Co-operation.
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EPO continues oral proceedings by videoconference in examination and opposition during pendency of referral G 1/21
on 23 March 2021 at 23:00
During the pendency of referral G 1/21 concerning the legality of oral proceedings by VICO, oral proceedings in examination and opposition will continue to be held by VICO as scheduled