Patents and the Fourth Industrial Revolution – the global technology trends enabling the data-driven economy

Innovation in smart connected objects accelerating fast worldwide, new patent data shows

Monaco joins DesignClass

As of 09 November 2020, the Industrial Property Office of the Business Development Agency of the Principality of Monaco (MCIPO) is part of DESIGNclass.

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.

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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?