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Table of Content
Editorial
Election to Council 2026
Results of the Election to the 21st Council
Report on epi Council Meeting C101
The Ghost in the Patent: Why AI Can Draft Documents but Cannot Make Judgement Calls
Clinical Trial Inventions in the Squeeze: The New Transparency Rules for Clinical Trials in the EU and the Assessment of Patentability by the EPO and the UPC
Extending the Positive Impact of the European Patent System Through Validation
Reminder: Use of the Title European Patent Attorney/EPA is Reserved
Opinion from PCC on consent to use generative AI agents
Are you a UPC Representative?
Aligning Claims and Description – Why G 1/25 Matters for Legal Certainty
Antibody Claims: Routinely Sufficient?
Upcoming CPE Trainings: Strengthening Competence for a Changing IP Landscape
PEC epi Students & EQE Candidates Subcommittee
epi Student Membership – Supporting EQE Candidates on Their Path in the Profession
Education and Training within the epi – Working Together Towards the EQE 2027
INSIGHT epi Podcast
Give to Gain: Unlocking the Full Potential of Women and IP
Report of the Disciplinary Committee
Report of the Committees Election Committee
Report of the Biotechnological Committee
Call for Contributions on behalf European Patent Practice Working Group on Guidelines
By-elections, Elections of the Auditors, Board and Disciplinary Committee
Contact Data of EPO Legal Division
Next Board and Council Meetings
Next deadline for epi Information
Cover Art: Anna Helena Nilsson Öman
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Council Members 2026-2029
Council Members 2023-2026
Council Members 2020-2023
Board Members
Presidium
Auditors
Disciplinary Committee
By-Laws Committe
Editorial Committee
epi-Finances Committee
EPO Finances Committee
Online Communication Committee
Harmonisation Committee
Biotechnology Committee
Professional Conduct Committee
European Patent Practice Committee
Professional Education Committee
Litigation Committee
Electoral Committee
Nominations Committee
epi Studentship Admissions Committee
IP Commercialization Committee
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Committees Election Committee
Standing Advisory Committee before the EPO (SACEPO)
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