INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals

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European Qualifying Examination

European Patent Institute

Unified Patent Court

Unitary Patent

European Patent Office

Mental Health

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European Patent System

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Patent Profession

Psychological Safety

Patent Attorney Profession

Penelope Aspinall

Tarik Kapic

Sally Bannon

New Genomic Techniques

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Epilearning.org

European Patent Convention

As the professional body representing European Patent Attorneys, the epi is engaging with all things pertinent to our field on a continual basis.

Whether you're an epi member or student, an EQE candidate - or just interested in what we are doing, look behind the scenes with “Insight epi”.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	46	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Business

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Women and IP

11 March 2026 | In this episode, Nina Ferara talks with Victor Arribas, Stream Leader for Diversity and Transformation at the EPO's Observatory on Patents and Technology and Marc Nevant, Chair of epi's DEI Committee, about the report “Advancing Wo... more

11 Mar 2026 • 33 min

Meet the DEI Committee

25 February 2026 | In this episode, Fatema Sardharwala, Gabriele Honecker and Marc Nevant explore what Diversity, Equity & Inclusion means for epi and the profession beyond the usual narratives. The discussion focuses on structural questions rather... more

25 Feb 2026 • 14 min

The UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction | UPC e11

04 February 2026 | In today's episode, Tilman Pfrang and Elvira Bertram, UPC representative and attorney at law, are returning to a highly debated topic: the UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction. They explore how the logic of BSH vs. Electrolux has been tra... more

4 Feb 2026 • 15 min

AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 2)

14 January 2026 | In the second part of our conversation on AI at the European Patent Office, Michael Thesen and Åsa Ribbe, Principal Director at the EPO, take a closer look at operational implementation and quality control.

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14 Jan 2026 • 22 min

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Recent Guests

Victor Arriba

Project manager at the European Patent Office Observatory on Patents and Technology

European Patent Office

Episode: Women and IP

Marc Nevant

European patent attorney, chair of the DEI Committee at the EPI

EPI

Episode: Women and IP

Åsa Ribbe

Principal Director, responsible for the search and patent granting process tools at the EPO.

European Patent Office

Episode: AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 1)

Christopher Stothers

A patent attorney from the UK section of Freshfield, Brookhose and Derringer.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Episode: UPC Case Law - Episode 3

Tim Powell

Chair of the working group on use of AI and principal author of the AI guidelines

Private Practice Patent Attorney

Episode: epi guidelines: Use of generative AI

Sally Bannon

European Patent Attorney based in the UK, originally from Ireland, qualified since 2007.

Episode: Mental health and the patent profession: Dealing with deadlines and the pressure to perform

Tarik Kapic

European Patent Attorney and Swiss Patent Attorney working in private practice at an IP law firm in Bern, Switzerland.

Episode: Mental health and the patent profession: Dealing with deadlines and the pressure to perform

Heli Pichla-Yama

Principal Director, Patent Law and Procedures at the European Patent Office

European Patent Office

Episode: One year of Unitary Patent

Stefan Lugenbühl

Head of Department, European Legal Affairs at the European Patent Office

European Patent Office

Episode: One year of Unitary Patent

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Michael Thesen

Host engaging in discussions surrounding patent law and the European Patent Institute.

Tilman Pfrang

Co-host and expert on UPC-related discussions, focusing on patent litigation strategies and recent case law developments.

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Apple Podcasts	#148	Belgium/Business
Apple Podcasts	#236	Sweden/Business

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Women and IP

Q: Why does IP seem closer to gender parity than some STEM fields or invention activity, and what can be done to close the remaining gaps?

IP careers show higher female representation due to institutional decisions, policy emphasis, and career pathways; actions include raising awareness about patenting among researchers, promoting leadership opportunities for women, and expanding targeted education and mentorship programs like MIPEF and DEI initiatives to address leaky-pipeline issues.

Women and IP

Q: What is your main takeaway from the new report, and is there anything particularly surprising?

The report signals progress in women's participation but highlights a persistent leaky pipeline that pushes women out at various stages. A key surprise is that there is little difference between male and female publications relative to patents, suggesting barriers to patenting are social and structural rather than research capability.

AI at the EPO: Learning from the best (Part 1)

Q: Could you please tell us a little bit about the considerations behind this decision?

We decided to develop custom AI tools because patent documents require a specific understanding of language and structure, and confidentiality is crucial.

London calling: Case law unwrapped

Q: What was your most important takeaway from the discussion on G1 of 24?

All applicants need to be careful about the consistency between claims and the description, as inconsistencies can lead to narrowing of claim scope.

London calling: Case law unwrapped

Q: Howard, could you please tell us a little bit more about the work of the Professional Education Committee in organizing such seminars and how this specific seminar came about?

The Professional Education Committee recognizes that patent law is perhaps one of the most dynamic areas of legal practice and its role is to ensure practitioners understand changes in this area.

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The content features discussions that are highly relevant to professionals in the patent field, focusing on legal frameworks, recent decisions impacting European patent law, advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence, and educational initiatives to enhance the capabilities of patent attorneys. Topics range from case law interpretations and examination processes of the European Patent Office to discussions on the Unified Patent Court and its implications for litigation strategies. Unique to this content is the emphasis on practical insights shared by industry experts and practitioners that provide valuable knowledge to listeners, thereby enhancing professional development and understanding of the evolving landscape of intelle... more

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2. Marc Nevant
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5. Tim Powell
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