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• Science meets startup: public research on the rise

  December 8, 2025 · 53 min

  In recent years the worlds of public research and startups have become more linked than ever, attracting a high share of investment and playing a vital role in European competitiveness.  But this wasn't always the case. In this episode…

• Exploring AI in the patent profession

  October 14, 2025 · 36 min

  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…

• From USB to 5G: the power of standards

  June 24, 2025 · 24 min

  Standards are the invisible protocols that ensure our devices and services work together seamlessly. But how do they relate to patents? And what does this mean for innovation and competition?    Uncover how the interplay between standards…

• What's up? What's down? - Technologies in 2024

  April 8, 2025 · 20 min

  Curious where the latest technology trends are heading?   The EPO's annual Patent Index offers a comprehensive look into these advancements, tracking  technological growth and patenting activity as well as top applicants and countries in…

• High stakes for Europe’s competitiveness and patents

  December 3, 2024 · 23 min

  This episode delves into the principal challenges facing innovation in Europe, as outlined in Mario Draghi’s prominent report “The future of European competitiveness.”  Listen to gain insight into:  the role patent data plays in…

• EQE 2025: Tips to prepare for and tackle the exam

  October 22, 2024 · 18 min

  When embarking on your EQE journey, there are quite a few items on your to-do list. From figuring out where to register and the code of conduct to how to use the examination tools, navigating these formal requirements with confidence will…

• EQE 2025: First stop…mastering legal foundations!

  October 1, 2024 · 20 min

  Paper F will be sat for the first time during the spring 2025 European Qualifying Examination (EQE). In this episode, you’ll learn strategies and tips to help you understand and prepare for Paper F from a highly experienced patent attorney…

• EQE 2025: Giving candidates greater flexibility

  September 17, 2024 · 14 min

  The European Qualifying Examination is adopting an innovative approach based on flexibility, modularity and progressiveness. So, as a candidate, what does that mean for you? In this episode, an expert breaks down the new structure and…