There are now six validations states available for European patent applications: Morocco (MA), Republic of Moldova (MD), Tunisia (TN), Cambodia (KH), Georgia (GE) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (LA). Lao People's Democratic Republic validation agreement entered into force as of 01/04/2025.
A validation agreement was signed on 13/12/2024 with Costa Rica (CR). The modalities for the implementation of the validation agreement are currently being finalised.