epi Training and Events Overview 2025
Stay informed, connect, and grow with epi’s diverse programme of seminars and webinars in 2025. Whether you prefer on-site, hybrid, or online formats, there’s something for everyone!
Why Attend On-Site?
In-person seminars and hybrid events offer much more than just knowledge transfer. They provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts, ask questions, and build your professional network. Many participants find that face-to-face discussions lead to valuable insights and new collaborations that are difficult to achieve online.
We warmly encourage you to join us on-site and make the most of these networking opportunities!
Case Law Live in London – With the EPO Boards of Appeal
30 October 2025 | London | On-site Seminar
Speakers: Susanna Ruder (epi), Monika Millet (EPO), Javier Eraso Helguera (EPO)
Dive into the latest developments in EPO case law! The “Case Law” seminar provides a compact overview of recent decisions from the Boards of Appeal – practical, interactive, and featuring a live demonstration of oral proceedings. Discuss strategic and tactical aspects with experts and Board members that are crucial for your daily practice.
Highlights:
- Latest Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions
- Practical applications of the problem-solution approach
- Mock oral proceedings
- Networking with experts and peers
Hybrid Seminar: Procedural Pitfalls in Appeal – and How to Avoid Them in Opposition
19 November 2025 | Frankfurt & Livestream
Speakers: Erik Nijs (epi), Marcus Müller (EPO)
Avoid common mistakes in appeal proceedings! This hybrid seminar shows how to set the course for a successful appeal already during opposition. Benefit from practical tips on written submissions, admissibility of new requests, and the latest developments around the RPBA.
What to expect:
- Admissibility of appeals & practical drafting tips
- Admittance of new requests/documents
- Oral proceedings including ViCo & post-G 1/21 case law
- Acceleration, remittal, petition for review, and more
Webinar Highlights: Compact, Current, Interactive
Unity – What Does Unity Mean?
24 September 2025 | Speaker: Cathy Kourgias (epi)
Discover the concept of unity in patent law. This webinar explains how unity is assessed during examination, why it matters for applicants, and provides practical examples to help you avoid common pitfalls.
UPC Cease-and-Desist Letters
9 November 2025 | Speaker: Moritz-Melchior Bloser (Lawyer Meissner Bolte)
Learn about the requirements and strategic use of cease-and-desist letters before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The session covers legal foundations, drafting tips, and practical scenarios for enforcing patent rights under the UPC regime.
UPC Webinar Series: Substantive Patent Law before the Unified Patent Court
Speakers: Tilman Pfrang (epi) & Andrea Perronace (epi)
A three-part series on patent validity and requirements before the UPC – each 10:00–11:00 CET:
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Session 1: Claim Interpretation and Novelty
17 October 2025
How does the UPC read patent claims and prior art? Gain insights into claim interpretation and novelty assessment, with comparisons to EPO and national practice. -
Session 2: Inventive Step
24 October 2025
From problem formulation to the assessment of inventive step: The UPC’s analytical framework and differences from the EPO approach. -
Session 3: Added Matter, Clarity and Sufficiency of Disclosure
29 October 2025
Formal requirements for patents: Added matter, clarity, and sufficiency of disclosure – including the “gold standard” and current case law.
Find all details, dates, and registration at:
https://patentepi.org
We look forward to welcoming you – especially on-site!
