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Search and Examination Matters 2026 – a must‑attend event for patent professionals

January 20, 2026

Join epi and EPO experts online from 2–5 February for four afternoons of insights into the latest developments in patent search and examination.

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AI at the EPO: Learning from the best

January 14, 2026

Insight epi Podcast: 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.

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Delegation from JPAA visits epi

November 28, 2025

On Wednesday 26 November, epi welcomed a delegation of JPAA, the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, at our office in Munich, to exchange views and points for collaboration.

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Petition for Review R 16/23 Successful

November 21, 2025

The Enlarged Board of Appeal today held the oral hearing in case R 16/23 and announced its decision to set aside decision J 6/22, order the re-opening of the proceedings before the Legal Board of Appeal, and reimburse the petition fee.

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Pre-Council celebration event on the occasion of 100th Council Meeting

November 08, 2025

The celebration of the 100th epi Council Meeting started on Friday afternoon with a memorable retrospective of the history and look into the future of the Institute.

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