EPO publishes Annual Review 2024

The European Patent Office (EPO) published its Annual Review 2024 today, together with a video highlighting the major milestones achieved over the past 12 months.
We are on track in terms of implementing our Strategic Plan 2028 (SP2028), which is structured around five drivers: our people; technologies; high-quality, timely products and services; partnerships; and financial sustainability. Record productivity in our patent granting process (PGP) positively impacted the financial sustainability of the Office while quality remained high. Some further major highlights are set out below.

Commenting on this year's review, EPO President António Campinos said: "Demand for European patents remains high, as we continuously improve the accessibility, quality and efficiency of the European patent system, supporting inventors everywhere who want to thrive in Europe's competitive technology market. We are taking our products and services to the next level, including by further integrating AI into our digital tools and simplifying our processes in close collaboration with users throughout Europe and around the world."