Search and examination of European patent applications
Date
Start: 04.06.2012
End: 08.06.2012
Location
Berlin, Germany
Organised by
Working language(s)
English
Description
Explaining the basics of patent protection in Europe, the participants will learn during this seminar about the relevant practice applied in the EPO. Practical exercises will allow to apply this knowledge immediately. Different hands-on case studies enable practice of basic search and examination principles, with focus on non-chemical technical fields.
Target groups
Non-member states
Level of expertise
Intermediate
Objectives
After the course you will have
- understood the basics of the European patent system.
- have gained an insight into analysing applications and carrying out prior art searching.
- know how to apply the basic patentability requirements in substantive examination.
Content
- Patent protection in Europe and the EPO grant procedure
- Search tools and strategies to find relevant prior art
- Substantive patent law in the EPC and its application
- Patent procedure
- EpoqueNet search
- Patentability criteria under the European Patent Convention
Prerequisites
Trainees must have at least 2 years of experience in patent examination at national offices other than member states of the European Patent Organisation. They must have basic knowledge of general computer-based prior art searching. A very good command of the English language is required, both orally and in writing.
Venue details
European Patent Office, Gitschiner Straße 103, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Contact
European Patent Academy
European Patent Office
Erhardtstr. 27
80469 Munich
GERMANY
Tel. +49-89-2399-5215
academy@epo.org
Max. number of participants
22
Reference
N01-2012
Registration deadline
Deadline for registration is over.