Patent litigation in Europe: Topic Sufficiency

This lecture series is dedicated to examining current topics in patent litigation in Europe, including UPC litigation and mediation and arbitration to solve patent disputes. The series leads up to the annual Litigation Matters conference. Participants can attend each session separately or the entire series. It is organised by the EPO in co-operation with the European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW) and the European Patent Litigators Association (EPLIT).

Ian Karet presents an engaging, recorded introduction to the concept of Sufficiency.

In this session, Ian guides attendees through the fundamentals of Insufficiency under Article 83 EPC, explaining in clear terms what it means for the whole claim to be enabled and how to identify gaps in disclosure from the perspective of the skilled person.

The presentation walks through the key timelines and steps involved in assessing insufficiency, including accessible explanations of Biogen insufficiency, plausibility, and the implications of G 1/21. Throughout the session, Ian uses practical examples to help participants understand how these principles apply in real examination and opposition scenarios.

This lecture is designed for a beginner to intermediate audience, making it a safe and comfortable learning experience even for those new to sufficiency, or wanting a re-cap.