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Major update of EPC.App / PCT.App online platform
July 3, 2026 by Till Andlauer
After being up and running for eight years, we just released a major rebuild of the EPC.App / PCT.App online platform. The new version is fully backward compatible and provides all functionality of the old one. Also, any existing data including personal user annotations is retained. The updated software further offers a more intuitive user […]
EPC.App update – April 2026 edition
April 20, 2026 by Till Andlauer
The update of our EPC.App reference book to legal status of 1st April 2026 is completed. Key changes since the last update in November were the new EPO Guidelines with practice changes on the interpretation of claims based on the description after G 1/24 and on novelty of sub-ranges, the increase of EPO fees, amendment […]

Major update of EPC.App / PCT.App online platform
July 3, 2026 by Till Andlauer
After being up and running for eight years, we just released a major rebuild of the EPC.App / PCT.App online platform. The new version is fully backward compatible and provides all functionality of the old one. Also, any existing data including personal user annotations is retained. The updated software further offers a more intuitive user […]
EPC.App update – April 2026 edition
April 20, 2026 by Till Andlauer
The update of our EPC.App reference book to legal status of 1st April 2026 is completed. Key changes since the last update in November were the new EPO Guidelines with practice changes on the interpretation of claims based on the description after G 1/24 and on novelty of sub-ranges, the increase of EPO fees, amendment […]

How to prepare for the new EQE exams?
July 31, 2026 by Zsofia Pintz
Now that the results are out, you might be wondering about how to prepare for your EQE exams. I thought it could be helpful to share how I would prepare for the new EQE exams as a candidate.
6th Munich Meetup
July 15, 2026 by Zsofia Pintz
The sixth Munich Meetup is coming on 12 September 2026, where you can meet Mango too! 🐕 🎁 If you are attending one of the Fillun EQE 2027 courses, we'll cover half of your restaurant costs. More details and registration in the post.

Patentansprüche (Teil 9)
September 9, 2026 by Thomas Heinz Meitinger
Teil 9: Unzulässige Erweiterung und Schutzbereichserweiterung Eine unzulässige Erweiterung und eine Schutzbereichserweiterung stellen Änderungen der Patentanmeldung bzw. des Patents dar, die zu einem Widerruf des Schutzrechts führen können. 1. Unzulässige Erweiterung Eine unzulässige Erweiterung liegt … [Mehr] Der Beitrag Patentansprüche (Teil 9) erschien zuerst auf kandidatentreff.de.
Semantische Suche in der BGH-Rechtsprechung mittels Transformer-Modellen
August 26, 2026 by Christian Winkler
Der Patentanwalt kennt das Problem, eine passende Passage aus der Rechtsprechung zügig finden zu wollen. Das betrifft beispielsweise einfache Fragen zur Definition des Fachmanns: Kann im Einzelfall auch ein Team als Fachmann gelten und ab … [Mehr] Der Beitrag Semantische Suche in der BGH-Rechtsprechung mittels Transformer-Modellen erschien zuerst auf kandidatentreff.de.

IP Seminar by the Royal Society of Chemistry
September 10, 2026 by The Yellow Sheet
The RSC Law Group’s annual Intellectual Property Law Seminar will take place on Monday 5 October 2026 at Burlington House, London. The programme will explore recent developments across IP and its intersection with the chemical and life sciences. Speakers from private practice and industry include Richard Cooke of Elkington and Fife, Charlotte Jones of ViatrisContinue […]
UK Exam Trials Reminder
September 7, 2026 by The Yellow Sheet
A reminder that the upcoming dates for the UK exam trials are Friday 18 September (for foundations) and Friday 25 September (for finals). These trials will allow you test both PEBX (the system through which papers are released and submitted) and ProctorExam (the invigilation system used during the exam). ProctorExam will be used for bothContinue […]