Eurasian Patent Organization's 2023 Annual Report
The Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) issued an Annual Report highlighting a year of growth and progress despite economic challenges.
The figures for 2023 are eloquent: 3,689 received applications and a 7% growth in valid patents, 3,787 granted patents, with a 50% increase in patents granted to applicants from Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC) Contracting States. The Eurasian Industrial Design System saw a 58% increase in applications, expanding to 26 states.
Celebrating 30 Years of the Eurasian Patent Organization: A Milestone in Regional Innovation
On July 11, a commemorative meeting was held at WIPO headquarters in Geneva to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO). Since the Eurasian Patent Convention was signed in 1994, the EAPO has played a crucial role in advancing patent legislation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).