We are pleased to inform our members that the Annual Report 2023 is now available on the epi website.
Now online
Enjoy a virtual tour through the exhibition and learn more about the epi Artists and their exhibits.
epi publishes a quarterly journal to inform the members of epi's current activities.
Deadline for epi Information 3|2024: 26 August 2024
Current vacancies at the epi Secretariat in Munich
Welcome
The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) came into existence pursuant to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
August 30, 2024
EPO - Annual meeting of EQE tutors and members of the EQE committees
One of the priorities of the European Patent Academy and its partners is to support the network of tutors preparing candidates for the European qualifying examination.
July 31, 2024
Insight epi - a new podcast episode is out!
In this episode, Sara Morabito and Francis Leyder talk about the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC). They discuss the purpose of the certification, its strategic importance, the content and technology of the upcoming exam - and how to prepare for it.
Tune in and learn more about the EPAC.
Navigating the EQE format changes with epi
Are you wondering how the recent format changes in the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) impact your journey (or your trainees’ journey) to becoming a qualified European Patent Attorney?
In light of the recent changes to the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) format, epi understands the importance of clarity for candidates and prepared a practical overview to guide you through the tricky landscape of EQE options:
Committee Elections 2023 - Results were validated by Council at the Council Meeting C96
Dear epi members,
Please be advised that the results of the election are available after login. The results of the general Committees Election have been validated by the Council at the Autumn Council C96 meeting on 11 November 2023.