C. European Patent Office 

C.     European patent office:

The European Patent Office (EPO) is an intergovernmental organization responsible for granting European patents. It provides a unified patent application and examination process across multiple European countries, streamlining the patenting process for inventors and businesses. The EPO aims to foster innovation by granting patent protection that covers a large geographical area, making it easier for inventors to protect their inventions in multiple European countries through a single application. It plays a pivotal role in promoting technological progress and economic growth in Europe by facilitating the protection of intellectual property rights.

For more information: https://www.epo.org/