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European Patent Validation in Laos

European News 03/04/2025

As of 1 April 2025, the European patent system has expanded its reach into South-East Asia, enabling the validation of European patents in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This significant development, facilitated by an agreement with the Lao government, enhances intellectual property protection for businesses operating in the region. The European Patent Office (EPO), which grants these patents, now extends this protection to 46 countries, including its 39 member states and those covered by extension and validation agreements.

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