Author: Cristina Georgescu

According to epo.org, the official website of the European Patent Office (EPO), EQE is widely regarded as one of the most demanding professional examinations having been passed by more than 10 000 candidates already. Established in 1979, the EQE is… Read moreThe European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates’ knowledge and ability to represent applicants before the EPO

The European Patent Office is organizing a new examination intended for paralegals, patent administrators and formalities officers, as from December 2022. The examination results in the European patent administration certification (EPAC), a professional certification for patent administrators, according to Art…. Read moreEuropean Patent Organisation organised the first edition of EPAC exam

The fees due to be paid to the European Patent Office (EPO) as provided for in the European Patent Convention (EPC) are regulated by the Rules related to Fees (RF) of EPO. GL A X 1: Various fees have to… Read moreFees to be paid for a European patent application

The European Patent Convention (EPC) constitutes a special agreement within the meaning of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, according to European Patent Guide (EPG) Chapter 2.3.001. This means in particular that the principles of the Paris… Read moreLondon Agreement – the language agreement at the European Patent Office

On 13 December 2022, the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (EPO) decided to extend an invitation to accede to the European Patent Convention (EPC) to the Republic of Moldova. Moldova is expected to become the 40th contracting state… Read moreRepublic of Moldova invited to accede to European Patent Convention

The Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation (EPO) has decided on 14 December 2021 to insert, in the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (EPC), a new Rule 56a about correcting of erroneously documents or erroneously parts of… Read moreNew Rule 56a of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention: the saving rule for the date of filing