On 24 March, 2020, the European Patent Office (EPO) is organising a study visit at its premises in the Hague, Netherlands to raise and increase awareness of the European patent system among students in all fields at European universities and other interested persons. The study visit provides hands-on experience of the EPO and offers insight into the work of EPO experts, patent examiners and lawyers.
In particular, this study visit focuses on patent information. Besides providing the participants with an overview of the EPO, the European patent system and the work of an EPO examiner, it guides them through the many aspects that make patent searching essential not only for patent examiners but also for researchers and business in general. It will also help them understand the challenges faced, when entering the world of patent information and how to effectively overcome them.