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This page lists rule changes, fees, procedures, deadlines and funding calls published by European Patent Office (EPO). The Patent checks the official sources of this office every day and adds a note within a day of publication. Each note names its source, links to the official page and gives the date it was published. It is information, not legal advice.
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Last note: 2 November 2026 · 1 note
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EPO introduces safeguards for deadlines missed during outages
The EPO has adopted further implementing measures under its fully digital patent granting process. The measures establish safeguards for users who miss a deadline due to an EPO outage or an exceptional event.
Published by the source on 2 November 2026
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