Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The European Patent Office's Annual Review 2025 is here!

Discover the key milestones of a year in which demand for European patents exceeded 200 000 applications for the first time, while user satisfaction and quality remained high. From advancing AI-supported tools and digital services to improving access to patent protection for innovators everywhere, we've continued to deliver on our commitment to excellence – supporting the long-term financial sustainability of a European patent system that drives European competitiveness.

Explore the full Annual Review 2025: epo.org/annual-review-2025