On March 5, the EPO announced a new call for proposals for funding under its Academic Research Programme. Under the programme, grants of up to EUR 100 000 were awarded in respect of selected proposals on patent-related matters. This programme complemented the EPO's long-standing commitment to support research on patent data obtained through its Worldwide Patent Statistical Database (PATSTAT). It focused on seven thematic areas spanning various disciplines including economics, IP management, IP law and data sciences.
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