Table of Contents
Introduction
Patent practice
- Mock Videoconference Opposition Oral Proceedings
- Reform of the European Qualifying Examination
- Divide and conquer! A proposal for an amended Rule 36 EPC
- An extension of periods and further measures taken to handle the Covid-19 situation
Case Law
- Admissibility of new arguments based on already on file prior art refused by Board of Appeal: Exception or the Rule?
- Who is the notional business person?
Book Review
- Topic-Related Index to the EPC and PCT – Quick Reference for Daily Practice, EQE Paper D and Pre-Exam
- Proceedings Before the European Patent Office – A Practical Guide to Success in Opposition and Appeal
Educational Events
- epi Training and Seminars during restrictions to due Coronavirus (COVID 19)
- CEIPI Kursangebot zur Europäischen Eignungsprüfung (EEP) 2021
Committee Reports
General Information
- Contact Data of Legal and Unitary Patent Division
- Next Board and Council meetings
- Next deadline for epi Information
- Cover Art: Ingrid Fritz
- Imprint
- Council Members 2020-2023
- Board Members
- Presidium
- Auditors
- Disciplinary Committee
- By-Laws Committee
- Editorial Committee
- epi Finances Committee
- EPO Finances Committee
- Online Communication Committee
- Harmonisation Committee
- Committee on Biotechnological Invention
- Professional Conduct Committee
- European Patent Practice Committee
- Professional Education Committee (PEC)
- Litigation Committee
- Electoral Committee
- Nominations Committee
- epi Studentship Admissions Committee
- Standing Advisory Committee before the EPO (SACEPO)