INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals

18 December 2024  |  This is the third episode of a series on UPC case law, in which Bart van Wezenbeek, Tilman Pfrang and Christopher Stothers talk about the role of third party interests in UPC proceedings.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

11 December 2024  |  This (special) edition of our podcast is about a topic that will have a lasting impact on the way we work: Artificial intelligence. Martina Stork and Timothy Powell talk about the epi's recently published guidelines for using generative AI. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

04 December 2024  |  In this episode, Hans Blöchle and Angela Quinlan are  talking about one of the youngest epi committees, but one that deals with a topic that is as old as patents themselves: Commercialization.  Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

20 November 2024  |  In this last episode of our short podcast series on mental health and the patent profession, Sally Bannan, Tarik Kapic and Penelope Aspinall are talk more about two aspects that have been identified as especially stressful: managing deadlines and dealing with the pressure to perform.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

06 November 2024  |  In this second episode of our short podcast series on mental health and what it has to do with our profession, Sally Bannan, Tarik Kapic and Penelope Aspinall talk about the European Qualifying Examination (EQE).Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

23 October 2024  |  This episode is the first in a three-part series on a delicate topic in our profession. Penelope Aspinall, Sally Bannan and Tarik Kapic talk about general aspects, such as stressors and prevention. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

09 October 2024  |  This is the second episode of a series on case law coming out of the UPC. This time, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang will dive deep into some decisions where the question of inventive step played a major role. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

03 October 2024  |  This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 40th anniversary of our members' journal, 'epi Information.' For four decades, this publication has been an important  resource for the profession. Together with Dieter Speiser, Renate Schellenberg, Marc Nevant and Sadia Liebig, we'll explore its history and take a closer look at how each issue is put together Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

11 September 2024  |  This is the first episode of a series on case law coming out of the UPC. After a general introduction, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang look back on the past year of orders and decisions, focussing today especially on preliminary measures. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

31 July 2024  |  In this episode, Sara Morabito and Francis Leyder talk about the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC). They discuss the purpose of the certification, its strategic importance, the content and technology of the upcoming exam - and how to prepare for it. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

July 17 2024  |  In this short episode, we would like to give you a few pointers on our own behalf. Jacqueline Kalbe, Barbara Riffert, Noreen Osterlehner and Samantha Adam from the epi Secretariat want to draw your attention to the training programmes for EQE candidates and members of the profession. Published 17 July 2024.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

July 3 2024  |  In this episode, we deal with one of epi's most important and visible committees: the Professional Education Committee, or PEC for short. Julia Gwilt and Tarik Kapić will talk about its history, its composition, its main tasks and the main challenges it has faced in recent years. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

19 June 2024  |  Most EQE candidates appreciate any support they can get, especially as the new system still raises new questions for everyone involved. This episode is aimed at supervisors:  Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir and Nina Ferara talk about what you can do and should know as a supervisor - and what kind of support the epi offers for EQE candidates.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

5 June 2024  |  What is actually assessed in each paper? What kind of questions can you expect to be asked? How long will the exams take? And how will they be marked? In this fourth episode of our five-part series on the new EQE, Nina Ferara and Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir reveal details about the new examination papers.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

31 May 2024  |  The 1st of June, 2023 was the start of what we call for short the Unitary Patent or UP and the Unified Patent Court or UPC.  In this episode of  "Insight epi", we take a look back at the first year of the UP.  The conversation takes place between Francis Leyder and Manolis Samuelidis from epi with EPO representatives Heli Pihlajamaa and Stefan Luginbuehl.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

22 May 2024  |  Gradual introduction of the new EQE, gradual restriction of the old one, creditability of results between the systems: This episode looks at the transition that will take place, particularly in the years 2025-2027 - and the options open to candidates from the old and new systems.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

08 May 2024  |  When can or may the various papers be written? When to choose the "Gradual Mastery Track" or the "Intensive Exam Track"? By when do you have to register? In this second episode of our five-part series on the new EQE, Nina Ferara and Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir talk in particular about the time organisation. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

24 April 2024  |  A competency-based and completely digitalised approach, five modules, the opportunity to write your first paper after just one year of experience... In this first (of five) episodes, Nina Ferara and Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir talk about the fundamental changes that the new European Qualifying Examination will bring from 2025 - and how the redesign of the exam came about. Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

09 April 2024  |  The epi raises significant concerns and strongly advocates the need for a thorough impact assessment before legislative measures are considered:  In this episode, Simon Wright and Brigitte Carion-Taravella talk about the latest developments in the EU regarding the patenting of plants - in particular plants derived using new genomic techniques (also known as NGT plants) - and the epi's position on these developments.Credits:Host: Sam PittisProduced by WHS LearningMusic used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.