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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).
January 21, 2025
epi and EUIPO Bilateral Meeting
On January 15, 2025, an epi delegation led by epi President Mr. Peter Thomsen and a European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) delegation headed by Executive Director Mr. João Negrão held a bilateral meeting at the EUIPO headquarters in Alicante, Spain. This event served as an opportunity for both organisations to discuss their missions, operations, and shared commitment to promoting intellectual property rights and respect to those rights, to foster innovation across Europe.
December 16, 2024
Insight epi - a new podcast episode is out!
This episode presents the epi guidelines: use of generative AI! Tune in here.
These papers address the accessibility challenges associated with the official papers, which are currently only available through Wiseflow and should improve the ability to support candidates effectively during tutorials.
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.
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.
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: