We are pleased to inform our members that the Annual Report 2023 is now available on the epi website.
The epi warmly invites all creative epi members to participate in the virtual epi Artists Exhibition 2024.
Current vacancies at the epi Secretariat in Munich
Welcome
The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) came into existence pursuant to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
Please note that due to a holiday on Thursday 9 May (Ascension Day) the epi Secretariat is closed.
May 08, 2024
Insight epi - a new Podcast episode is out
Overview of the new EQE: Registration and enrollment
When can or may the various papers be written? When to choose the “standard track” or the “fast track”? By when do you have to register?
April 30, 2024
Report from the 97th Council Meeting held on 27 April 2024 in Sofia
The 97th Council meeting took place in Sofia on 27 April 2024.
Navigating the EQE format changes with epi
Are you wondering how the recent format changes in the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) impact your journey (or your trainees’ journey) to becoming a qualified European Patent Attorney?
In light of the recent changes to the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) format, epi understands the importance of clarity for candidates and prepared a practical overview to guide you through the tricky landscape of EQE options:
Committee Elections 2023 - Results were validated by Council at the Council Meeting C96
Dear epi members,
Please be advised that the results of the election are available after login. The results of the general Committees Election have been validated by the Council at the Autumn Council C96 meeting on 11 November 2023.