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The EPO provides high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth. Searching for patents Find out what technology already exists
We provide access to the largest single source of technical information in the world, with databases containing millions of patent documents. This allows you to find check out the state of art in technology and track emerging trends in technology.
Use our web-based Online Filing 2.0 service to file EP and PCT applications and submissions in opposition, appeal and other proceedings. Online Filing, our legacy software, is still available for download, but we encourage you to use Online Filing 2.0 instead. Read more.
National patent offices' databases. Open Espacenet Open classic Espacenet. Espacenet is accessible to beginners and experts and is updated daily. It contains data on more than 150 million patent documents from around the world.
Applicants seeking worldwide patent protection may use the services of the EPO under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). PCT applications may be filed, searched and examined at the EPO.
Use the Online Filing software to file EP, Euro-PCT and PCT applications and requests for unitary effect; submissions in opposition, appeal, limitation and revocation proceedings before the EPO; and much more.
Online Filing 2.0 service is the tool of choice for filing with us. You can use our web-based services to file EP, Euro-PCT and PCT applications and requests for unitary effect; and submissions in opposition, appeal, limitation and revocation proceedings before the EPO.
The European Patent Office (EPO) examines European patent applications, enabling inventors, researchers and companies from around the world to obtain protection for their inventions in up to 45 countries through a centralised and uniform procedure that requires just one application.
To access MyEPO Portfolio, Online Filing 2.0, Online Filing (eOLF) and Central Fee Payment, you will need to sign in via your EPO account using two-factor authentication. You can also sign in via your EPO account using an EPO smart card but support for this option will cease at the end of 2024.
Aug 9, 2023 · With an improved search experience, informative sections for inventors and SMEs, a transparency portal and a responsive design optimised for all devices, the new EPO website has been designed to meet the evolving needs of our users in the digital era.
