epi - European Patent Institute

INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals

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As the professional body representing European Patent Attorneys, the epi is engaging with all things pertinent to our field on a continual basis. Whether you're an epi member or student, an EQE candidate - or just interested in what we are doing, look behind the scenes with “ Insight epi ”.

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Overview of the new EQE: Registration and enrollment 08.05.2024 13:34

08 May 2024 | When can or may the various papers be written? When to choose the "Gradual Mastery Track" or the "Intensive Exam Track"? By when do you have to register? In this second episode of our five-part series on the new EQE, Nina Ferara and Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir talk in particular about the time organisation. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Mus...

Breaking the mould: From old EQE to new EQE 24.04.2024 24:06

24 April 2024 | A competency-based and completely digitalised approach, five modules, the opportunity to write your first paper after just one year of experience... In this first (of five) episodes, Nina Ferara and Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir talk about the fundamental changes that the new European Qualifying Examination will bring from 2025 - and how the redesign of the exam came about. Credit...

NGT plants: A controversial European proposal 09.04.2024 21:21

09 April 2024 | The epi raises significant concerns and strongly advocates the need for a thorough impact assessment before legislative measures are considered: In this episode, Simon Wright and Brigitte Carion-Taravella talk about the latest developments in the EU regarding the patenting of plants - in particular plants derived using new genomic techniques (also known as NGT plants) - and the...