epi publishes a quarterly journal to inform the members of epi's current activities.
Deadline for epi Information 2|2025: 19 May 2025.
Use 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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Welcome
The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) came into existence pursuant to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
May 12, 2025
Brief report from epi Council meeting (C99)
epi Council meeting C99 took place on 10 May 2025 in Vilnius (LT).
May 07, 2025
EU Plant (Non-)Patenting Proposals Update
Update on the status of the legislative process towards a regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and the implications for patenting of plant products in the EU - Biotech Committee prepared, on behalf of epi, an update of its previous position paper