EPO Patent Bulletin - Business Methods (G06Q)

Loading Unit Method, STILL GmbH Patent, 1st Apr

Loading Unit Method, STILL GmbH Patent, 1st Apr

Methods and Systems for Camera Vision Applications for Perishable Goods Transportation Visual Aids

EPO published patent EP4174744A1 granting Thermo King LLC exclusive rights to camera vision systems for perishable goods transportation. The invention covers visual aids designed to improve performance in refrigerated transport monitoring. The patent is designated across 35 European and EPC contracting states including all EU member states.

Userzoom UX Analysis Patent EP4375912A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4375912A1 for Userzoom Technologies, Inc., covering systems and methods for improved user experience results analysis using AI/ML techniques. The patent application was published on April 1, 2026, with inventors Bernabe Miguel, Laura Kieffer, and Chuttarsing covering designated EU member states.

Emergency Response Time Reduction in Emergency Incident Events

The EPO published patent EP4307650A1 granted to Atos Public Safety LLC for a computer-implemented method and system reducing response times in emergency incidents. The patent covers algorithmic dispatch optimization and communication routing for emergency services. The patent naming 37 designated European states enables Atos to enforce exclusive rights across the EU member states listed.

Efficient Support for Automatic Generation of a Partially-Editable Dataset Copy

EPO published patent EP4156015A1 granted to SAP SE covering efficient automatic generation of partially-editable dataset copies. The invention enables selective editing of datasets while maintaining original data integrity, with applications in secure data handling and processing environments.

Maxeon Solar Shingled Cell Module, EP4105858A1

The European Patent Office granted Patent EP4105858A1 to Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. for a shingled solar cell module design. The patent covers innovations in photovoltaic cell arrangement and interconnection methods. The designation extends to 44 European Contracting States including major markets Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

Load Carrier Logistics System Patent - IPP GmbH

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4190711A1 for IPP GmbH covering a load carrier logistics system. The patent application was filed with inventors Eric Joseph Schrover and has been published across all designated EU member states and associated countries.

Shingled Solar Cell Module, EP4120155A1, Maxeon Solar

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4120155A1 titled 'Shingled Solar Cell Module' filed by Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. The patent application covers photovoltaic technology and business methods related to solar cell modules. The application is classified under IPC G06Q 10/04 and G06Q 50/06 with designation in all EU member states.

Beverage Preparation Machine Supporting Remote Service Functionality

EPO published patent EP4129128A1 granting Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. intellectual property rights for a beverage preparation machine supporting remote service functionality. The invention, by inventor Alfred Yoakim, covers business method applications in the G06Q classification. Patent effective April 1, 2026.

Ant Blockchain Smart Contract Patent EP2023231342A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP2023231342A1 by Ant Blockchain Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. for a method and apparatus enabling automatic contract execution based on variable state conditions using blockchain technology. The invention covers smart contract automation mechanisms where contractual obligations trigger automatically when predefined state conditions are met on a distributed ledger. The patent is designated across 35 European member states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.