Republic of Moldova joins European Patent Organisation as 40th member state

Republic of Moldova joins European Patent Organisation as 40th member state Munich, 1 June 2026 – The Republic of Moldova today became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organisation. This follows the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. As of 1 June, European patent applications will automatically include the designation of the Republic of Moldova. This further extends the potential economic value of European patents as…