Question 1

What does European Patent Office do?

Accepted Answer

The European Patent Organisation is an intergovernmental organisation that was set up on 7 October 1977 on the basis of the European Patent Convention (EPC) signed in Munich in 1973. It has two bodies, the European Patent Office and the Administrative Council, which supervises the Office's activities.

We offer inventors a uniform application procedure which enables them to seek patent protection in up to 40 European countries. Supervised by the Administrative Council, the Office is the executive arm of the European Patent Organisation. 

As the Patent Office for Europe, we support innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe through a commitment to high quality and efficient services delivered under the European Patent Convention.

With expert, well-supported staff, motivated to set worldwide standards in quality and efficiency, we will continue to contribute to innovation across Europe, and play a leading role in developing an effective global patent system. All our relationships - within our Office and with partners around the world - will prosper through trust, transparency, fairness and mutual respect. Our processes will empower our people to use their knowledge and skills to the full. 

The EPO is an equal opportunity employer providing our staff with the chance to build long-term stable careers. We offer one of the most comprehensive and family-friendly benefits packages in Europe.

Question 2

What technology does European Patent Office use?

Accepted Answer

Warmrank detected 21 technologies on epo.org, including Cart Functionality, Cloudflare, DocuSign, Drupal, Envoy, Font Awesome, Google Trust Services, HSTS.

Question 3

How many employees does European Patent Office have?

Accepted Answer

European Patent Office has around 5,036 employees on LinkedIn.

Question 4

Where is European Patent Office headquartered?

Accepted Answer

European Patent Office is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria.

Question 5

Where does European Patent Office have offices?

Accepted Answer

European Patent Office lists 5 office locations, including Munich, Bavaria, DE; Berlin, BE, DE; Rijswijk, South Holland, NL; Vienna, Vienna, AT.

Question 6

When was European Patent Office founded?

Accepted Answer

European Patent Office was founded in 1977.

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European Patent Office epo.org	Government Administration	5,036	1977	Munich, Bavaria
NEOM neom.com	Government Administration	8,380	-	NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cdc.gov	Government Administration	20,062	-	Atlanta, GA
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs va.gov	Government Administration	203,031	1930	Washington, DC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hhs.gov	Government Administration	14,388	-	Washington, District of Columbia
National Park Service nps.gov	Government Administration	14,760	1916	Washington, D.C.
Govt Job In Pakistan blogspot.com	Government Administration	8,423	-	Lahore, Punjab
U.S. Department of Homeland Security dhs.gov	Government Administration	37,550	2003	Washington, DC
FDA fda.gov	Government Administration	17,594	-	Silver Spring, MD
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA hrsd.gov.sa	Government Administration	7,354	1927	Riyadh , Riyadh
Expo 2020 Dubai expo2020dubai.com	Government Administration	2,265	2014	Dubai, Dubai

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