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Deadline for epi Information 1|2026: 23 February 2026.
Pre-Council celebration event on the occasion of 100th Council meeting
DetailsUse of Generative AI
At the Council meeting on 16 November 2024, guidelines for the use of generative AI in the work of patent attorneys were adopted. The guidelines emphasize a responsible use of AI, including informing oneself about the tools one uses, ensuring adequate confidentiality, thoroughly checking any output and being responsible for the final work product. Additionally, being transparent with your clients about the use of generative AI is an aspect to be considered.
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March 04, 2026
Election of the epi Council - the results are in.
Thank you to everyone who voted for the epi Council!
The results are in: the 140 council seats have been allocated, giving each EPC member state 2, 4, or 6 representatives, depending on its number of epi members.
The overview of the newly elected Council members is available here:
February 19, 2026
Oral Proceeding in Case G 1/25 (“Hydroponics”)
Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal will take place on 8 May 2026 at 10:00 hrs (Munich). The proceedings will be open to the public via livestream, and the access link will be published on the EPO website from 30 April 2026.