Tutored programme on novelty and inventive step
This tutored seminar deals with the evaluation of novelty and inventive step from a substantive perspective and with an emphasis on practical examples. The course includes a large number of examples, exercises, tests and optional assignments.
You will also learn about relevant Case Law linked to the topics and will practice, recognising specific situations and applying a reliable reasoning to arrive at the conclusion of the procedure for any given patent application.
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Organised by
European Patent Academy
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Objectives
"Tutored online seminars" address a theme over several online sessions with the goal of increasing the level of knowledge on a specific topic. Participants are invited to complete tests and assignments under the supervision of EPO tutors.
Course prerequisites
This seminar is for patent examiners only. Participants must have at least two years' experience of searching/examining patent applications.
Programme
The online course will be hosted on the Internet and accessible 24/7 from 3 June until the end of March 2025. The live virtual classroom (VC) sessions are scheduled as below (change of dates might occur):
VC(1): 04.06.2024 at 10.00 hrs CEST (GMT +02:00)
VC(2): 12.06.2024 at 10.00 hrs CEST
VC(3): 18.06.2024 at 10.00 hrs CEST
VC(4): 24.06.2024 at 10.00 hrs CEST
VC(5): 28.06.2024 at 10.00 hrs CEST
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Contact
European Patent Academy
European Patent Office
Bob-van-Benthem-Platz 1
80469 Munich
Germany