Patentability and revocation proceedings
This course serves as an introduction to patentability and revocation proceedings for qualified judges who have limited experience of hearing patent cases but work in courts which are competent to deal with them.
The course covers all the fundamental issues, such as the state of the art, claim construction, novelty, inventive step, sufficiency of disclosure, amendment of claims, opposition and appeal procedures.
The self-study material is complemented by weekly interactive and hands-on group sessions where participants can meet their colleagues from around Europe and discuss specific topics with judicial patent experts.
Organised by
European Patent Office
Organised by
European Patent Office
The course is open only to acting judges (full-time or part-time; legally or technically qualified).
It is recommended, (but not mandatory requirement), that applicants for the Judicial internship, first follow this online course on Patentability and revocation proceedings.
Format: Online self-study material plus live online sessions (CET):
- 11 March, 10:30–12:30 & 13:30–15:30
- 12 March, 10:30–12:30
- 13 March, 11:00–12:00 & 13:30–15:30
- 20 March, 14:00–15:30
The self-study material is available in a private online course room, providing flexibility in time management.