European Patent Office

About European Patent Office

The body in charge of awarding European patents, which provide protection for innovations and enterprises across numerous European states, is known as the European Patent Office (EPO). It is the biggest patent granting body in Europe and one of the best patent awarding authorities worldwide.

About European Patent Office

The EPO is a worldwide organization with its primary offices in Munich, Germany. It was established in 1977 and currently consists of 38 countries, the majority of which are European. The European Patent Office was founded on the European Patent Convention, an international accord accepted by its member countries. By coordinating the patent laws and procedures of its member countries, the EPC establishes a consistent patent system for Europe.