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Innovation & intellectual property · 02/02/2026

Preview versions of EPC, PCT-EPO, and UP Guidelines 2026 published for public feedback

The European Patent Office (EPO) has released preview versions of the EPC, PCT-EPO, and UP Guidelines 2026, inviting users to provide feedback on the updated guidelines. The annual user consultation is now open for public input.

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Innovation & intellectual property · 10/16/2026

Youth Jobs Accelerator Initiative Launched in Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil, with Support from World Bank Group and CIVIC Youth Innovation Fund

The World Bank Group and the CIVIC Youth Innovation Fund are supporting the Youth Jobs Accelerator initiative, which aims to provide jobs and innovation opportunities for young people in Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil, through the Conecta-SE project that offers digital skills training and connectivity

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