Monday IPDate March 31, 2025

World IP news: from EPO and Japan

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European Innovation Remains Robust, with Demand for Patents Sustained at a High Level

The Patent Index 2024, published by the European Patent Office (EPO), shows that innovation has continued to flourish, with last year’s filings on the same high level as the number seen in 2023.​

Patent news

JPO Status Report 2025 Released

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) announced the release of the JPO Status Report 2025, a compilation of statistical information and policy outcomes from 2024. The Status Report swiftly conveys information on the current situation surrounding the intellectual property system, as well as the JPO’s initiatives and other matters.