The European Patent Office granted patent EP3636740A1 to Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. for a culturing apparatus and method. Inventors are HAYAKAWA Atsushi and TAMAGAWA Ryuichi. The patent relates to C12M and C12N classifications covering culturing equipment and biological material handling. Designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and other European Patent Organisation members.

Compliance teams in biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies should note this patent for freedom-to-operate assessments when developing or commercializing cell culture equipment and methods. No immediate action is required as this is a routine patent publication granting IP rights rather than imposing compliance obligations.