Do you want to shape the future of the EPO Guidelines?
March 05, 2026
Do you want to shape the future of the EPO Guidelines?
Every year, the European Patent Office revises its EPC Guidelines, PCT-EPO Guidelines, and UP Guidelines — and every year, European Patent system users have the opportunity to influence that process.
As part of the revision cycle, epi is collecting feedback from its members to submit as a consolidated response. If you have suggestions for improvement or comments on the draft proposals, now is the time to share them.
Key dates to keep in mind:
📅 epi internal deadline: 22 March 2026
📅 EPO feedback window closes: 3 April 2026
Review the draft guidelines provided on the bottom of the page for each of the guidelines: EPC Guidelines, PCT-EPO Guidelines and UP Guidelines.
Contribute to the epi feedback:
• Feedback on EPC Guidelines
• Feedback on PCT-EPO Guidelines
• Feedback on UP Guidelines
This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the tools we all work with daily. We are encouraging epi members to provide feedback via the surveys by 22 March 2026.