European Patent Office

Munich, Germany

Area of work: The EPO examines European patent applications, enabling inventors, researchers, and companies from around the world to obtain protection for their inventions in up to 46 countries through a centralized and uniform procedure that requires just one application.

Established in 1973, the European Patent Office (EPO) is the executive arm of the European Patent Organisation. It is the largest regional patent office in the world and applies a uniform procedure to examine patent applications in any of its three official languages (English, French, and German). The EPO enables inventors, companies, and researchers to protect their inventions in up to 46 countries, covering a market of some 700 million people.

2025 AHRMIO Annual Conference

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, and shifting societal expectations, the role of HR leaders has never been more critical or more complex.

The 2025 AHRMIO Annual Conference invites HR professionals, organizational leaders, and change-makers from international organizations and beyond to gather in the vibrant city of Milan to explore how purpose-driven leadership can guide organizations through fragmentation and uncertainty.

Let’s create impact together.

AHRMIO Annual Conference pages

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