Table of Contents

Introduction

• Cover 1 | 2026
• Table of Content
• Editorial
• Election to Council 2026
• Results of the Election to the 21st Council
• Report on epi Council Meeting C101

Patent practice

• 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?

Case Law

• Aligning Claims and Description – Why G 1/25 Matters for Legal Certainty
• Antibody Claims: Routinely Sufficient?

Education

• 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

Committee Reports

• Report of the Disciplinary Committee
• Report of the Committees Election Committee
• Report of the Biotechnological Committee
• Call for Contributions on behalf of the European Patent Practice Working Group on Guidelines

General Information

• 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
• Imprint
• 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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