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14th Sanction package of EU against Russia restricts possibilities to obtain IP-protection in Europe

July 08, 2024

On 25 June 2024 the EU brought into force the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in view of its actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine.

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Upcoming educational events

June 28, 2024

We are pleased to announce the next two webinars scheduled for the autumn 2024

  • 4 September 2024: Claim drafting chemistry
  • 23 October 2024: International Patent Portfolio Management
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The Territorial Scope of the UPCA Expands

June 15, 2024

Romania (RO) deposited its instrument of ratification of the UPC Agreement on 31 May 2024 and will thus accede the Agreement on 1 September 2024 (Article 89(2) UPCA).
Thus, Romania is the 18th Member State to ratify the Agreement.

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Breaking the Mould: From old EQE to new EQE

June 14, 2024

Join us for an informative presentation on the recent changes in the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) system, crucial for candidates aiming to become European patent attorneys.

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epi Artists Exhibition 2024 - now online!

May 28, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of this year’s virtual exhibition on our website!

We are proud to feature 29 creative members participating in the exhibition, showcasing over 200 beautiful artworks across various display forms.

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