28 March 2025  |   In today's seventh episode on UPC case law, Kim Finnilä and Tilman Pfrang discuss two fundamental aspects of the UPC Agreement: the representation before the UPC, and the transitional regime concerning opting out of the exclusive jurisdiction of the UPC and the withdrawal of such an opt-out. 

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

14 May 2025  |  Three voices, one shared experience. In this episode, Sophie Bergmann, David Falla and Margaret Mackett speak with Nina Ferara about the first epi Student Summit: what surprised them, what stayed with them, and why events like this matter — especially in times of change. From real conversations to lasting connections, this is about learning beyond the syllabus. The next epi Student-Summit takes place on 27 June 2025 in Munich. Open to all EQE candidates with epi student membership.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

29 April 2025  |  The quality of a patent or an entire IP strategy depends very much on the quality of the information behind it.  This is when Patent Information Professionals or ‘searchers’ come into play. What types of searches do they conduct? How do you know that a searcher has the necessary expertise and experience? Bart van Wezenbeek speaks with Carla Scorsini and Bettina de Jong about the profession and about the QPIP certification.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

16 April 2025  |  Intellectual Property (IP) isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s a foundational asset that every business should take seriously from the very beginning. In this episode, Claudia Duffy, Vilija Viešūnaitė, Juozas Nainys and Donatas Keras discuss how IP and its protection shape long-term value, support innovation, and help avoid costly mistakes. This episode also sets the stage for our upcoming seminar “Innovation commercialisation: Multiple paths to profit” on May 9, 2025.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

02 April 2025  |  In this episode, epi president Peter Thomsen talks about the client-attorney privilege for European Patent Attorneys. What information is protected in the context of discovery proceedings? What are the limits of confidentiality? And what influence does the relevant legal situation have at national and international level? 

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

19 March 2025  |  Electronic communication with the EPO is convenient and easy. For the most part. But what if a system doesn't work properly, perhaps resulting in a loss of rights? Or if a user journey is so simple that irrevocable facts are created pressing a single button? This is where the EPI's Online Communications Committee (OCC) comes in. In this episode, John Gray, Benjamin Grau, Felicita Banzhaf and Ulrich Harbach talk about the OCC's work.

If you have feedback or suggestions, don’t
hesitate to reach out to the OCC: [email protected]

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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05 March 2025  |  In this episode of our podcast series on UPC case law, Tilman Pfrang and Bart van Wezenbeek talk about the issuance of anti-anti-suit injunctions. Another topic dealt with is confidentiality. 

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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19 February 2025  |  This time, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang are revisiting a critical topic: Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) under the UPC framework. Recent UPC rulings have brought new clarity to SEP enforcement, licensing, and negotiation practices.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Disclaimer:
The views expressed are solely those of the podcast participants and may not reflect the opinions of epi or the guest speakers' organisations.

05 February 2025  |  In this episode, Margaret Mackett and Nina Ferara talk about preparing for this year's European Qualifying Examination (EQE). The epi supports epi students and candidates with tutorials, mock papers and more. 

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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22 Januar 2025  |  In this fourth episode of our series on UPC case law, Bart van Wezenbeek and Tilman Pfrang talk about infringement by equivalence and the principle of bifurcation.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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