Inventors Revisited

Introducing Inventors Revisited, the new EPO video and podcast series

Recently, the EPO reconnected with former finalists and winners of the European Inventor Award for their views on trends in innovation and intellectual property, and a rare glimpse at cutting edge new research and inventions.

Postponement of the European Inventor Award

In view of the present situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the European Patent Office is postponing the European Inventor Award 2020 until 2021.

The event will take place in Monaco on 17 June 2021.

Shaping tomorrow : 3D printing and its impact on IP

3D printing impacts diverse areas of IP protection including copyright, patents and design rights. Is the IP system ready to face these challenges?

Latest information related to the Coronavirus pandemic

2019 Status Report on IPR Infringement