European Patent Office (EPO)

The European Patent Office (EPO) is an organization that grants patents for inventions in Europe. It allows inventors to protect their innovations across multiple countries with a single application. By evaluating the originality and usefulness of these inventions, the EPO helps ensure that ideas are legally recognized and safeguarded. This fosters innovation and economic growth by encouraging creators to invest time and resources into developing new technologies. The EPO is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and operates under the European Patent Convention, which was established to streamline patent processes in participating European countries.