Talk innovation: unlocking technology

Could better lighting really be the key to unlocking better health and safety outcomes? Join two EPO examiners as they explore how advances in LED lighting technologies are transforming everyday life. From adaptive lighting systems that support hospital patient recovery to smart brake lights that communicate with other vehicles to reduce accidents, discover how controlled light is becoming a key tool in both safety and healthcare. Host: Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices Guest: Ian Morrish, EPO patent examiner in lighting control & electronic circuits

Think a patent shouldn't have been granted? This episode explains:How to challenge a competitor’s patent – fromsubmitting observations and filing oppositions to seeking revocation. When and how you can act, and why public inputmatters for patent quality. The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively.You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patent attorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

Do you need a patent attorney to file a patent application?In this episode, you’ll learn:When you can file yourself and when expert helpis required. About the benefits of professionalrepresentation How to find the right attorney for your businessneedsThe general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patentattorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

How is artificial intelligence changing the way patent professionals search, draft and work with patents? Our expert guests, including patent attorneys, patent searchers and the EPO's Chief Technology Officer, take you on a journey through real-world use cases, ethical consideration and personal experiences with AI in patent practice. From the practical to the forward-looking, this episode explores how AI is already shaping the profession—and what might come next. Narrated by Marguerite McCaughan, EPO Guests: Sébastien Ragot, patent attorney, E. Blum & Co. Ltd.Vipul Mendiratta, project team lead, Caterpillar Tim Powell, patent attorney, chair of the epi Working Group on the use of AI Angel Aledo Lopez, CTO at the EPO Further information: EPO’s AI Policy epi Guidelines: Use of Generative AI in the Work of Patent Attorneys EPO’s Legal Interactive Platform launched

Join two EPO patent examiners as they dish about some of the hottest and coolest inventions in kitchen technology. From air fryers to ice cream machines, discover the stories behind two innovations that have revolutionised home cooking, why patents are so important in the world of kitchen gadgets and the role that big companies and small inventors play. Tune in for a peek into the delicious future of culinary equipment! Moderator: Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices Guest: Giorgio Acerbis, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices

Filing a patent application isn’t the same as having agranted patent. In this episode, you’ll understand:The difference between submitting a request forexclusive rights and actually having enforceable patent rights. The publication process, examination rounds,search reports, and when you can actually claim: "I have a patent". The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patentattorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

Not all technical advancements are patentable. 📌 Discover in this episode:What makes an invention truly “inventive” in away that meets patentability criteria. How this criterion supports technologicaldevelopment The role of the patent system in fosteringinnovation and protecting unique advancements.The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patentattorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

Intellectual property, such as patents for yourcompany’s technology, can strengthen your elevator pitch. Learn how to say just enough – to the right people at the right time.In this episode, you’ll learn:How a clear IP strategy supports your businessgoals and boosts investor confidence. Understand why protecting your invention is justas important as communicating its value to potential investors.The general information in these videos providesonly a broad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patent attorney) before taking any actions that could impact yourbusiness.