27.5.2009
London Agreement in force in Lithuania
The agreement, which lowers post-grant translation costs, entered into force at the beginning of May. Lithuania is the 15th state to accede to the agreement.

26.5.2009
Europe's patent information centres meet in Sofia
Exchange on best practices considered particularly important in times of financial cutbacks.

8.5.2009
San Marino to join EPO
The European Patent Organisation will welcome its 36th member state on 1 July 2009.

30.4.2009
"The IP system needs constant adaptations"
Speakers highlighted challenges posed by new technologies on the second day of the European Patent Forum 2009.