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How can the innovators of today help nurture the great minds of tomorrow?
In this episode, two members of the European Inventor Network share their experiences working with school children to help spark their interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. Hear their insights on the importance of
Highlighting the Network’s mission to empower the next generation to unleash their creativity and discover the wonders of science and technology, this conversation
Moderator: Marjorie Chopinaud, EPO team manager and coordinator of the European Inventor Network
Speakers:
Richard Palmer, European Inventor Award finalist and freelance entrepreneur
José Ángel Ávila Rodríguez, European Inventor Award finalist and Head of Future Programmes Office at the European Space Agency
Find out more about the European Inventor Network
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Inspiring inventors: Avelino Corma Canós
Avelino Corma Canós is a professor and co-founder of the Institute of Chemical Technology in Valencia, Spain. He won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Inventor Award 2023 in recognition of nearly 40 years of research in academia and industry, particularly focusing on zeolites – chemical catalysts used in industrial processes to reduce vehicle emissions, improve food, purify water or produce medicine. Recently, he’s also been awarded the Gold Medal of the European Chemical Society.
In this episode, we explore his inspirational journey, the relevance of IP in society and the importance of thinking outside the box.
Moderated by Edward Cooke, EPO patent examiner.
Each episode in this series introduces an inventor, delves into the story behind their invention and provides insights into how they brought their idea out of the lab and into the market.
EQE 2025: Reformed and ready for the future
The EPO is transforming the way patent practitioners are trained and tested. With a redesigned format and new content, the modernised European Qualifying Examination gives candidates the chance to demonstrate their legal knowledge and skills to prepare them for the real-world challenges they’ll face.
In this 4-episode podcast series, published from September onwards in our podcast channel Talk innovation: Patent professional edition, you will hear experts discuss the reasons for this reform as well as learn about its benefits for candidates. We’ll go into detail about what this reformed approach looks like and explore how next year’s new Paper F will help candidates with mastering the legal foundations they will rely on during their entire career.
Subscribe to “Talk innovation: patent professional edition”
Register now for the Paper F preparatory course
EQE on epo.org
EQE guide for preparation
Almost 8% of patent filings at the EPO in 2023 were for computer technology, which includes the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. But which types of AI are growing especially fast and why? What do experts mean when they say that 2024 is the year of the embodiment of AI? And could the next superantibiotic be designed by AI?
Moderator:
Jeremy Philpott, EPO Communications manager
Guests:
Wiebke Hinrichs, EPO patent examiner
André Fonseca dos Santos, EPO patent examiner
EPO's Patent Index
Female inventors have shaped the world in more ways than we might realise.
Join three women working in patents and STEM as they celebrate inspiring female inventors and discuss their experiences in their fields. Hear their advice for anyone interested in a technical career and discover why diversity is the key to unlocking powerful innovation.
Guests:
Joana Piriquito Santos, Attorney-at-law
Maryse Stoufs, EPO internal auditor
Moderator:
Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner
Is offshore wind energy the key to solving the climate crisis? A recent joint report reveals insightful findings, highlighting challenges and opportunities in this growing sector. Join study authors from the European Patent Office and International Renewable Energy Agency as they discuss this clean energy source.
Full report
Guests:
Francisco Boshell, Head Innovation and End Use Applications, IRENA
Jaidev Dhavle, Associate Programme Officer, Innovation for the Energy Transition, IRENA
Johannes Schaaf, EPO patent intelligence expert
Moderator:
Geert Boedt, EPO patent data analyst
When dealing with disability, is gene therapy an ethical solution? Can technology encourage a more equitable world? Does society truly listen to people with a disability?
In this special edition, we’ll meet several authors seeking answers to these complex questions. We’ll hear their creations before learning about the inspiration behind each tale. "Who am I?" by Brian Routledge, "L’ Expo" by Christophe Poizat and "Mosaïque" by Paule Gilis were the winning entries in EPO’s writing competition on the theme disability and innovation. The contest was open to all staff and formed part of our celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the European Patent Convention. Brian’s story also won the 2023 essay competition organised by the Brain journal and is published there (link below).
"Who am I" by Brian Routledge on epo.org
"Who am I" by Brian Routledge in the "Brain" Journal
"The exhibition" by Christophe Poizat on epo.org
"Mosaic" by Paule Gilis on epo.org
Are you a new IT or computer science graduate looking to make a difference? Are you ready to kickstart your career in an international environment?
Hear from Young Professional Metehan about his active role in EPO initiatives such as data protection in IT. Learn more about the networking and development opportunities he's enjoyed, how he's contributing to innovation and how the programme has fostered his personal and professional growth.
Applications for 2024 are now open, for more information please visit: epo.org/pan-european-seal
Moderators:
Persida Jovanovic, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition
Penelope Piraino, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition
Guest:
Metehan Malakçi, Young Professional in IT Sourcing, Risk and Compliance
Loved this episode? Dive into Part I now!
Graduating in STEM and looking for your next career step? Looking to expand your international network?
Now's your chance to learn all you need to know about the Young Professionals Programme, first hand, from current participants.
Learn why Larisa applied to the programme, the benefits she's enjoyed most and how this hands-on experience with innovation has helped put her on the right career path.
Applications for 2024 are now open, for more information please visit: epo.org/pan-european-seal
Moderators:
Persida Jovanovic, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition
Penelope Piraino, Young Professional in Talent Aquisition
Guest:
Larisa Turtureanu, Young Professional in Patent granting process
Loved this episode? Dive into Part II now!
The EPO's latest study reveals massive global advances in diagnostics and treatments, with universities and public research institutes playing a major role. Innovation against cancer is growing rapidly and the wealth of free patent information in the EPO's newest technology platform is helping scientists to make more breakthroughs.
Read the key findings
Access the Technologies combatting cancer platform
Guests:
Laurent Deleu, Patent examiner, European Patent Office
IIlja Rudyk, Senior economist, European Patent Office
Moderator:
Jeremy Philpott, Communications manager, European Patent Office
The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.