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This workshop addresses the formal aspects of the procedures before the EPO, with a focus on the main steps of the procedure under the EPC, an introduction into the Unitary Patent system, and specific points of procedure under the EPC and under the PCT

The objective of the workshop is an exchange of practices between the participants. Participation is open to staff of national patent offices involved or interested in the formal aspects of the procedures before the EPO and the interface between the EPO and the national offices. 

This high-impact tutored programme comprises three modules on amendments that build on each other to take participants from entry to intermediate level. At the end of the programme, participants should be able to process files autonomously under the supervision of an experienced colleague. This seminar is for patent examiners of national patent offices. 

This blended e-learning course addresses the preparation for the EQE pre-examination. The online training material contains in-depth articles, case studies, quizzes to test your knowledge and previous examinations. Experienced epi tutors support you in a discussion forum as well as in live virtual classroom sessions. 

The fee of EUR 350,- covers the participation in the course. 

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In this course, you will gain an understanding of the main categories of intellectual property (IP) rights, their primary features and how to apply these rights. The emphasis is on patents and on the “what”, “when” and “how” of protecting inventions. Further topics include how to search for patents and how to develop an IP strategy.

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The course is aimed at professional representatives seeking to improve their practical expertise. Basic experience in oral proceedings is recommended. It is not open to EQE candidates.

This seminar series focuses on advanced aspects of computer-implemented inventions and includes three complementary seminars, each of which comprises two online sessions: theoretical session (also open to patent attorneys) and practical session for examiners only. Topics covered are claim formulations, mathematics and AI, and game rules. Participants may register for one or more seminars within the series.