Young Inventors Prize: Apply or Nominate Now!
Attention young inventors: Submissions or nominations for the European Patent Office’s Young Inventors Prize are open until September 30, 2026
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What Good Design Is Really Worth
A recent study shows how design shapes our buying decisions – and why protecting designs pays off for businesses
AI and Patents
Can AI applications be patented – and can an AI actually invent anything? Both questions are currently keeping patent offices around the world busy. The answers are clearer than many people think
Austria Stays in Innovation Elite: 8th Place in EU Ranking
The European Innovation Scoreboard is out – and Austria holds its strong position in the group of “Strong Innovators”
Austria and China renew cooperation in the field of intellectual property
A strong signal for international cooperation: The Austrian Patent Office (APO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their bilateral partnership.
Making Patents Visible: The Austrian Patent Office Now Assigns DOIs
New service for universities and research institutions makes patent documents citable in academic work
