PCT Newsletter
April 2026 | No. 04/2026
Republic of Moldova to join European Patent Organization
The Republic of Moldova is set to become the 40th Contracting State of the European Patent Organization (EPO) on 1 June 2026.
Any international application filed on or after that date will therefore include the designation of the Republic of Moldova for a European patent.
The Moldovan Parliament approved accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on
5 February 2026, and the country formally deposited its instrument of accession to the EPC on 25 March.
5 February 2026, and the country formally deposited its instrument of accession to the EPC on 25 March.
For more information, refer to the news story on the EPO website.
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