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.
epi publishes a quarterly journal to inform the members of epi's current activities.
Deadline for epi Information 4|2024: 27 November 2024
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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).
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.
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.
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: