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INSIGHT epi - The podcast for European patent professionals

epi - European Patent Institute
European Qualifying Examination
European Patent Institute
Unified Patent Court
European Patent Office
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Intellectual Property
Patent Law
UPC
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Patent Attorneys
Epo
Unitary Patent
Standard Essential Patents
Artificial Intelligence
Qualified Patent Information Professionals
European Patent Convention
Patent Information Specialists
Work-Life Balance
Patent Profession
FRAND Terms

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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20 May 2026  |  Today's episode is a special one because we are crossing disciplinary boundaries. Anja Fux talks with Eva Ehlich, Manja Epping and Christoph Behm  about the intersection of regulatory transparency requirements and patent law in the fi... more

06 May 2026  |  In today's episode, Michael Thesen talks with European Patent Attorney and IP strategist Farnaz Massoumian about building an IP‑aware culture through effective communication. Drawing on her “Rosetta Stone” analogy, Farnaz explains how... more

22 April 2026  |  In today's episode, Michael Thesen speaks with Bastian Best about the use of generative AI in patent drafting, following Bastian's article in epi Information 1/2026 and a recent epi webinar. They discuss the risks of “1-click” tools... more

8 April 2026  |  In today's episode, Gabriele Mohsler and Cristoph Schober discuss referral G 1/25 regarding the adaptation of the description after the amendment of claims. They examine the different stakeholder perspectives in the tension between l... more

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Recent Guests

Eva Ehlich
Author, German and European Patent Attorney and UPC representative
MyWorld
Episode: The New Transparency Rules for Clinical Trials in the EU: Navigating Regulatory Disclosure and Patentability at the EPO and UPC
Manja Epping
Regulatory lawyer
Heuking
Episode: The New Transparency Rules for Clinical Trials in the EU: Navigating Regulatory Disclosure and Patentability at the EPO and UPC
Christoph Behm
Regulatory lawyer
Heuking
Episode: The New Transparency Rules for Clinical Trials in the EU: Navigating Regulatory Disclosure and Patentability at the EPO and UPC
Bastian Best
Member, vocal expert on AI in patent practice
epi
Episode: AI in patent drafting: Guardrails, not shortcuts
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

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Michael Thesen
Host and editorial committee chair, with responsibilities across EPI content and governance.

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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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A show focused on European patent practice, procedure, and policy, with an emphasis on the Unified Patent Court, EPO activities, and the evolving intersection of law, technology, and education. Episodes frequently explore UPC case law, jurisdiction, and inventive-step analyses, alongside broader topics like AI in patent offices, equality and inclusion within the profession, EQE preparation, and governance of the European Patent Institute. The conversations tend to blend practical litigation and prosecution insights with policy developments, making it valuable for patent attorneys, in-house IP teams, and professionals navigating Europe's patent regime. A notable strength is the mix of technical litigation topics with DEI initiatives, EQE-foc... more

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1. Eva Ehlich
2. Manja Epping
3. Christoph Behm
4. Bastian Best
5. Victor Arriba
6. Marc Nevant
7. Åsa Ribbe
8. Christopher Stothers

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