To apply for a European patent (also referred to as “EP patent”) is a proven method to gain patent protection for your inventions in Europe.

• Only when your invention is protected by a patent you can take legal action against infringers
• Later on you can gain additional revenue by granting licences
• This guide provides an overview of the procedure of applying for and granting a European patent
• Among other things, we deal with the filing and formalities examination and explain why it’s so important when the EPO publishes your application

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