24 September 2025 | The epi Council election takes place every three years – digitally, securely, and with real impact. We ask: What does the Council do? Who can stand for election? And why should you care? In this episode, we speak with Peter Thomsen and Markus Müller, who explain why the election matter – and how you can help shape the future of the profession. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- http...
10 September 2025 | In this episode if Insight epi, Howard Read talks with Rose Hughes and Gianni Masciopinto about decision G 1/24 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal, focusing on claim interpretation under Article 69 EPC in the assessment of patentability and the extent to which the description and drawings must be taken into account. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative ...
23 July 2025 | Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere – it paints pictures, composes music, even builds entire apps. And yes, it also writes patent claims and applications. But what does that mean for our profession? How is AI changing the way we work, the responsibilities we carry, and how we see ourselves? In this episode of Insight epi, Johannes Schmid talks to Bastian Best and Jan-Christian Schütte – two colleagues who’ve gone hands-on with this technology. Credits...
09 July 2025 | In this episode, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang talk about second medical use patents. They explore how the UPC handled novelty and inventive step without the EPO’s traditional PSA, and what it means for proving infringement under a purpose-limited claim. Finally, they flag the high stakes, cost caps, and the likely appeal that could set future UPC precedent. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn --...
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 ...
11 June 2025 | Two years into the life of the Unified Patent Court, a growing body of case law is emerging – particularly on patent validity. In this episode, we look ahead to epi’s upcoming three-part webinar series on substantive UPC case law. Tilman Pfrang joins us once again to walk us through the structure and focus of the series – from claim interpretation and inventive step to added matter, clarity, and sufficiency Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music ...
28 March 2025 | In today's seventh episode on UPC case law, Kim Finnilä and Tilman Pfrang discuss two fundamental aspects of the UPC Agreement: the representation before the UPC, and the transitional regime concerning opting out of the exclusive jurisdiction of the UPC and the withdrawal of such an opt-out. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In ...
14 May 2025 | Three voices, one shared experience. In this episode, Sophie Bergmann, David Falla and Margaret Mackett speak with Nina Ferara about the first epi Student Summit: what surprised them, what stayed with them, and why events like this matter — especially in times of change. From real conversations to lasting connections, this is about learning beyond the syllabus. The next epi Student-Summit takes place on 27 June 2025 in Munich. Open to all EQE candidates with epi stud...
29 April 2025 | The quality of a patent or an entire IP strategy depends very much on the quality of the information behind it. This is when Patent Information Professionals or ‘searchers’ come into play. What types of searches do they conduct? How do you know that a searcher has the necessary expertise and experience? Bart van Wezenbeek speaks with Carla Scorsini and Bettina de Jong about the profession and about the QPIP certification. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced b...
16 April 2025 | Intellectual Property (IP) isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s a foundational asset that every business should take seriously from the very beginning. In this episode, Claudia Duffy, Vilija Viešūnaitė, Juozas Nainys and Donatas Keras discuss how IP and its protection shape long-term value, support innovation, and help avoid costly mistakes. This episode also sets the stage for our upcoming seminar “Innovation commercialisation: Multiple paths to profit” on May ...
02 April 2025 | In this episode, epi president Peter Thomsen talks about the client-attorney privilege for European Patent Attorneys. What information is protected in the context of discovery proceedings? What are the limits of confidentiality? And what influence does the relevant legal situation have at national and international level? Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License...
19 March 2025 | Electronic communication with the EPO is convenient and easy. For the most part. But what if a system doesn't work properly, perhaps resulting in a loss of rights? Or if a user journey is so simple that irrevocable facts are created pressing a single button? This is where the EPI's Online Communications Committee (OCC) comes in. In this episode, John Gray, Benjamin Grau, Felicita Banzhaf and Ulrich Harbach talk about the OCC's work. If you have feedback or suggesti...
05 March 2025 | In this episode of our podcast series on UPC case law, Tilman Pfrang and Bart van Wezenbeek talk about the issuance of anti-anti-suit injunctions. Another topic dealt with is confidentiality. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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 Andr...
19 February 2025 | This time, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang are revisiting a critical topic: Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) under the UPC framework. Recent UPC rulings have brought new clarity to SEP enforcement, licensing, and negotiation practices. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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 -- ...
05 February 2025 | In this episode, Margaret Mackett and Nina Ferara talk about preparing for this year's European Qualifying Examination (EQE). The epi supports epi students and candidates with tutorials, mock papers and more. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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...
22 Januar 2025 | In this fourth episode of our series on UPC case law, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang talk about infringement by equivalence and the principle of bifurcation. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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...
15 Januar 2025 | In this first episode of our podcast this year, epi President Peter Thomsen and epi Vice-President Katerina Hartvichova give an overview of the most important topics for epi and the profession in 2025. Credits: Host: Sam Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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 b...
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 Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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 -- http...
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 Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT...
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 Pittis Produced by WHS Learning Music 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...