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By-Elections

At the 98th Council meeting, scheduled for 16 November 2024, there will be By-elections to fill vacancies in the following Committees:

  • Committee on Biotechnological Inventions
  • Professional Conduct Committee
  • European Patent Practice Committee
  • Professional Education Committee
  • Litigation Committee

Nomination for the By-Elections are available for epi members after login.

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Deadline for epi Information 4|2024: 27 November 2024

 
epi Artists Exhibition 2024

epi Artist Exhibition

Now online

Enjoy a virtual tour through the exhibition and learn more about the epi Artists and their exhibits.

epi Artist Exhibition

 
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Current vacancies at the epi Secretariat in Munich

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The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) came into existence pursuant to the European Patent Convention (EPC).


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October 21, 2024

Seminar: Case Law supported by the Boards of Appeal of the EPO

Our successful seminar series on “Case law supported by the BoA of the EPO” is back. We once had to discontinue this series due to the pandemic and we are now very pleased that we have been able to resume it with the support of the European Patent Office´s Boards of Appeal. The seminar will be held exclusively in person. Online participation is not possible.

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September 11, 2024

Insight epi - a new podcast episode is out!

First episode released of our series on case law coming out of the Unified Patent Court! Enjoy listening to our experts here.

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New EQE | epi example Foundation Paper

The foundation paper is the first component of the new EQE, which focuses on both legal and practical aspects of patent law.

epi now offers new training for Paper F which is accessible to all EQE candidates. These resources have been carefully developed to help you pass your exams successfully.

New EQE | epi example Foundation Paper


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:

Navigating the EQE format changes