Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
Oral Proceeding in Case G 1/25 (“Hydroponics”)
February 19, 2026
epi has filed an amicus curiae brief in case G 1/25 before the Enlarged Board of Appeal, which is available here.
Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal will take place on 8 May 2026 at 10:00hrs (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.
Members of the public and media may follow the proceedings online. The language of the proceedings will be English.