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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”.

  1. Meet the DEI Committee

    5D AGO

    Meet the DEI Committee

    25 February 2026  |  In this episode, Fatema Sardharwala, Gabriele Honecker and Marc Nevant explore what Diversity, Equity & Inclusion means for epi and the profession beyond the usual narratives. The discussion focuses on structural questions rather than symbolism: access to the profession or whether epi’s bodies reflect the full range of member states and different generations within the profession. They also talk about the dedicated DEI Committee, outlining its mandate, role within epi’s governance structure, and the objectives it seeks to pursue. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    15 min
  2. The UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction | UPC e11

    FEB 4

    The UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction | UPC e11

    04 February 2026  |  In today's episode, Tilman Pfrang and Elvira Bertram, UPC representative and attorney at law, are returning to a highly debated topic: the UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction. They explore how the logic of BSH vs. Electrolux has been transferred to more complex — and sometimes borderline — scenarios, and what this evolving case law means for litigation strategy before the UPC.     Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    15 min
  3. AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 2)

    JAN 14

    AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 2)

    14 January 2026  |  In the second part of our conversation on AI at the European Patent Office, Michael Thesen and Åsa Ribbe, Principal Director at the EPO, take a closer look at operational implementation and quality control. More information:  The EPO’s  AI policy: https://link.epo.org/web/about-us/transparency-portal/en-epo-ai-policy.pdf andthe technology section of the EPO strategic plan: https://www.epo.org/en/about-us/office/strategic-plan-2028/driver-2https://information.patentepi.org/issue-3-2025/the-epo-approach.html Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    22 min
  4. AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 1)

    12/17/2025

    AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 1)

    17 December 2025  |  In this episode, Michael Thesen talks with Åsa Ribbe, Principal Director at the EPO,  about how artificial intelligence is developed and used at the European Patent Office to support patent search, classification and examination. More information:  The EPO’s  AI policy: https://link.epo.org/web/about-us/transparency-portal/en-epo-ai-policy.pdf andthe technology section of the EPO strategic plan: https://www.epo.org/en/about-us/office/strategic-plan-2028/driver-2https://information.patentepi.org/issue-3-2025/the-epo-approach.html Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    14 min
  5. Insights into M1: A new module for the new EQE

    12/03/2025

    Insights into M1: A new module for the new EQE

    03 December 2025  |  In this episode, Julia Gwilt, chair of the Professional Education Committee (PEC) for epi and Liz Elmhirst, an epi member of the EQE examination committee, discuss paper M1 which will be held for the first time in 2026.  Both trainers and trainees will benefit from understanding how this new paper fits into the new EQE. The new EQE was designed to provide a graduated pathway to qualification. Like the second part of paper F, paper M1 tests the practical skills of analysing claims and prior art.  Paper M1 thus builds on the knowledge and skills which are needed to pass paper F and is aimed at a trainee with two years’ experience. The examination contains both auto-scored and free text answers and is 3 hours in total. There is thus no parallel examination in the old EQE. Using the information in the examination rules and regulations and the mock examination, Liz and Julia provide insights into the structure of paper M1 and the nature of the questions being asked. Join us for hints and tips for both trainers and trainees on how to prepare for paper M1. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    36 min
  6. Inventive Step at the Unified Patent Court | UPC e10

    11/19/2025

    Inventive Step at the Unified Patent Court | UPC e10

    19 November 2025  |  In this episode,  Tilman Pfrang and Bart van Wezenbeek are taking a closer look at how the Unified Patent Court is dealing with inventive step. Five decisions and five different shades of analysis. From strict problem-solution reasoning to more holistic, incentive-based tests. See how inventive step is evolving across the divisions – and what that means for strategy under the UPC. Case 1: decision of 22 November 2024; UPC_CFI_239/2023Case 2: decision of 4 April 2025; UPC_CFI_501/2023Case 3: decision of 20 October 2025 – UPC_CFI_189/2024Case 4: decision of 23 October 2025 – UPC_CFI_497/2024Case 5: decision of 3 October 2025 – UPC_CoA_29/2025. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    16 min
  7. London calling: Case law unwrapped

    11/05/2025

    London calling: Case law unwrapped

    In this episode of Insight epi, Michael Thesen and Howard Read discuss the key takeaways from the EPO Boards of Appeal Case Law Seminar held on 30 October 2025 in London. The conversation covers G 1/24 on claim construction, G 1/23 on reproducibility, the use of AI-based evidence (T 1193/23), new approaches to inventive step and burden of proof, and stricter procedural standards. They also explore the growing harmonisation between the EPO and the UPC and what these developments mean for daily practice. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming seminars on Freedom to Operate and Procedural Pitfalls in Appeal. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    39 min
  8. G 1/23: What do we know?

    10/22/2025

    G 1/23: What do we know?

    22 October 2025  |  A product on the market — but no recipe to make it. Is it still prior art?  For more than thirty years, G 1/92 offered only a brief answer and left key issues unresolved. In this episode, Howard Read, Gianni Masciopinto, Rose Hughes and Jim Boff discuss how the Enlarged Board’s new decision G 1/23 finally clarified what counts as public availability — and how far reproducibility really matters. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

    30 min
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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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