EPO (European Patent Office)

The European Patent Office (EPO) is an organization that assesses and grants patents for inventions in Europe. When an inventor or company applies through the EPO, they seek legal protection to prevent others from copying or using their invention without permission. The E evaluates whether the invention is new, inventive, and useful. If approved, the patent gives the holder exclusive rights in multiple European countries for a set period, encouraging innovation and investment. The EPO facilitates this process, making it more efficient for inventors to secure protection across many nations simultaneously.