Global IP Information

2025-06-11

New mobile app connects startups, investors and research universities

EPO

Since its recent launch, the web-based DTF tool has helped to connect investors and startups, offering a powerful way to navigate Europe’s deep tech ecosystem through the lens of patent data. The tool has now been used for almost 50 000 searches to find startups, investors or research universities in Europe. The new DTF mobile app provides the same full functionality, offering the freedom to access the tool’s valuable information from anywhere.

2025-06-09

USPTO discontinuing Accelerated Examination program for utility applications

USPTO

Beginning on July 10, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will no longer accept petitions under the Accelerated Examination program for utility patent applications. The Accelerated Examination program will remain in effect for design applications, which do not currently have an alternative expedited examination program.

2025-06-03

Quality dashboard: quarterly update of quality audit and annual update of Boards of Appeal outcomes

EPO

2025-06-02

Co-operation with IP5 partners

EPO

Last week President Campinos and a delegation from the EPO travelled to Tianjin, China to attend the annual high-level meetings of the world’s largest intellectual property offices, known as the IP5.

2025-06-02

Understand how and when name or address changes are recorded in the Registers—especially in relation to the opposition period

EPO

Throughout the lifecycle of a patent application or a granted patent, it is not uncommon for the applicant or proprietor to change their name or address. The EPO allows applicants and proprietors to update their name or address in applications, granted European patents and Unitary Patents. These changes can be requested in writing and are free of charge. For this purpose, we recommend using EPO Form 5051 for European patents and EPO Form F7038 for Unitary Patents.

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