PAN EU CONFERENCE Special Announcement

Exclusive EPO Visit,  October 1st 2025, 9am-2:30pm

EPO building address: Patentlaan 2, 2288 EE Rijswijk (accessible by tram)

Open to LES and ASTP MEMBERS ONLY

LES BENELUX and ASTP have decided to arrange a joint event to mark many years of informal cooperation and a landmark anniversary celebrating their gold and silver jubilees.

We are pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity for LES and ASTP members to participate in a dedicated visit to the European Patent Office (EPO) in The Hague as direct follow up of the LES Pan-European Conference, on Wednesday Oct. 1st, 2025.

This visit is made possible thanks to the kind support of the EPO and will offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at key aspects of innovation support offered by the EPO.

Agenda Highlights

Participants will benefit from a series of focused sessions hosted by EPO experts, including:

 

  • Deep Finding Tools by EPO

  • Patent Examination Process

  • A dialogue on IP management for positive social impact, featuring a speaker from LES, ASTP and EPO.

 

Advance registration is required due to limited capacity. Register now to secure your spot for this special visit!

Are you a LES or ASTP member already registered to attend the conference, then your registration to this visit is free of charge.

Are you a LES or ASTP member, but you are not registered to attend the conference you can still register, registration fee 195 Euros, and with this registration you also get access to the Conference farewell party on Tuesday Sept 30th. 

This visit is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the European Patent Office and engage in meaningful conversations around innovation, intellectual property protection and its impact to business and society at large.

👉 Stay tuned for the final detailed agenda.