INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals
epi - European Patent Institute
39 episodes
5 days ago
In this episode of Insight epi, Michael Thesen and Howard Read discuss the key takeaways from the EPO Boards of Appeal Case Law Seminar held on 30 October 2025 in London. The conversation covers G 1/24 on claim construction, G 1/23 on reproducibility, the use of AI-based evidence (T 1193/23), new approaches to inventive step and burden of proof, and stricter procedural standards. They also explore the growing harmonisation between the EPO and the UPC and what these developments mean for daily...
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In this episode of Insight epi, Michael Thesen and Howard Read discuss the key takeaways from the EPO Boards of Appeal Case Law Seminar held on 30 October 2025 in London. The conversation covers G 1/24 on claim construction, G 1/23 on reproducibility, the use of AI-based evidence (T 1193/23), new approaches to inventive step and burden of proof, and stricter procedural standards. They also explore the growing harmonisation between the EPO and the UPC and what these developments mean for daily...
Building a stronger profession: The Candidate Support Programme (CSP)
INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals
15 minutes
4 months ago
Building a stronger profession: The Candidate Support Programme (CSP)
25 June 2025 | This episode tells the story of the Candidate Support Programme (CSP) - an initiative to support EQE candidates across Europe. CSP coaches Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir, Renata Osolnik, Katerina Hartvichova, Oana Boncea and CSP participants* Katerina Smiljkovikj, Bostjan Japelj, Ana Maria Petculescu and Marta Szczygieł share how the CSP helps overcome barriers, fosters inclusion, and strengthens the patent profession. Discover what it means to join — or support ...
INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals
In this episode of Insight epi, Michael Thesen and Howard Read discuss the key takeaways from the EPO Boards of Appeal Case Law Seminar held on 30 October 2025 in London. The conversation covers G 1/24 on claim construction, G 1/23 on reproducibility, the use of AI-based evidence (T 1193/23), new approaches to inventive step and burden of proof, and stricter procedural standards. They also explore the growing harmonisation between the EPO and the UPC and what these developments mean for daily...
