On 12 September, the EPO hosted an online workshop on biotechnology inventions with its member states. The discussions underlined the consistent and transparent legal framework for plant innovation in Europe, and provided a platform to explore the role of green biotechnology in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and meeting its sustainability goals.
Against the backdrop of growing innovation in green biotechnology and the urgent need worldwide to address climate change and food security issues, the European Patent Office (EPO) held a workshop on 12 September with its member states on biotechnology patents.
The event brought together EPO experts and representatives from 28 intellectual property offices across Europe as well as the European Commission, to exchange views on the latest legal and technological developments in this sector. The workshop forms part of the EPO’s broader commitment to engaging with stakeholders and providing expertise that supports informed decision-making in plant innovation – a field that plays a vital role in the European economy and job creation, and in tackling global challenges.
