Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO (European Patent Office)

Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO (European Patent Office) is a training course that prepares European patent attorneys to successfully conduct oral proceedings at the EPO, combining legal knowledge with practical advocacy and strategic skills.

Key Topics

• Latest EPO practice, procedures, and case law
• Strategic preparation of persuasive arguments
• Managing live hearing dynamics and unexpected situations
• Application of EPC, EPO Guidelines, and Boards of Appeal rules
• Practical techniques for defending client interests effectively
• Interactive discussion and real-world case examples

Who should Attend

• Recently qualified European patent attorneys
• Part-qualified European patent attorneys
• Patent attorneys seeking a refresher on oral proceedings
• Practitioners aiming to extend skills and knowledge in EPO proceedings