\nMunich, 1
\nMarch 2022<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
\nIn these gravest of times, the thoughts of everyone at the
\nEuropean Patent Office are with all those affected by the ongoing military
\naction in Ukraine. As a
\nvisible sign of our grief and solidarity, all flags have been taken down from
\noutside the EPO’s buildings at all sites since last Friday midday.\n<\/p>\n
\nOur Office was founded in the
\nspirit of European and international co-operation. We stand for peace, progress
\nand prosperity, with staff drawn from across the 38 contracting states of the
\nEuropean Patent Convention.\n<\/p>\n
\nAs citizens of Europe, we stand in
\nsolidarity with all those suffering from the appalling violence in Ukraine and
\nall refugees seeking safety in other countries. Accordingly, the Office’s
\nassociation for social activities – the Amicale <\/i>– will be organising aid
\nefforts to help those affected. Our staff will be given the opportunity to
\nprovide voluntary contributions to aid organisations and the Office itself will
\nalso provide a direct contribution so that our collective efforts have the
\ngreatest possible positive impact. Our aim will be to ensure that the aid
\nreaches all those affected, whether in Ukraine, in the neighbouring countries
\nor those seeking safety, in particular in our host countries.\n<\/p>\n
\nAs
\nan institution, we are also discussing the impact of the present crisis on our
\nco-operation activities in the region. An immediate decision has been taken to
\nfreeze our co-operation activities with the national patent offices of the
\nFederation of Russia and of Belarus, as well as to put on hold our co-operation
\nactivities with the Eurasian Patent Organisation. Looking ahead, we will assess
\nand debate other possible measures and consequences with our 38 Member States, extension
\nstates and observers in preparation of the next Administrative Council meeting
\non 22 March.\n<\/p>\n
\nIn
\nthe days and weeks ahead, every effort must be put into promoting open and
\ngenuine dialogue as the right path to restoring lasting peace in Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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