Talk innovation - the EPO podcast

Protecting your IP is a very important milestone, but it is only the starting point. So how do you begin the commercialisation journey? In this podcast you’ll learn about timing, identifying the market and customer’s …

Understanding the different types of intellectual property rights and their implications is key to knowing what’s right for you and your business and also when and why. But it requires a great deal of expertise, product …

Before seeking IP protection, it is critical to understand the landscape and potential scope of your rights. New entrepreneurs often ask, “Where do I …

This podcast episode is a recording of the chat EPO patent examiner Edward Cooke had with the British brothers Pete and Ben Kibel, who together invented a fishing hook cover, called Hookpod. The Hookpod helps save the …

Getting the scope of your intellectual property right  at an early stage and aligning it with your business is crucial. But how do you go about it? In this podcast, our guest Antonio López will guide you through some of …

Many of the smart, connected, autonomous devices driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) are created by small, agile companies. They often …

When it comes to commercialising your technology, integrating intellectual property or IP,  into your business strategy can be a game-changer. IP can …

In 2019 the global market for vaccines was estimated to be worth $33 billion (US), barely 2.5% of the global market for pharmaceuticals. The COVID-19 pandemic has put vaccines into the spotlight. Helena Domingues and …

The current production delays caused by shortages of semiconductor chips prove just how much our cars have become computers on wheels. The automotive and ICT industries are converging. And patent applications to the EPO …

The new Patent Index 2021 reports on the latest trends in patent filings to the EPO. Digital technologies have boomed, and healthcare remained …

There are many players in Europe’s IP ecosystem, some offering mostly free advice and support, others providing paid-for legal services. These need not be rivals, but rather complement each other. A good example is how …

What makes inventors tick? We at the EPO have launched a new talk series - Inspiring inventors - which gives you a unique opportunity to interact with the inventors, learn from their inspiring experiences, and take a …

Renewable energy systems like wind power plants are heavily reliant on sensors for their smooth autonomous operation. Building on innovative research from the German Technical University of Munich (TUM), start-up …

One of the most exciting developments in surgery being seen today is the application of augmented reality. This innovative imaging technology assists …

Meeting virtually for an after-work chat in the European Patent Bar, three patent attorneys discuss their work on the SACEPO Working Party on Guidelines. The latest version of the EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines for …

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is already disrupting prototyping and production in many fields. It brings flexibility to the manufacturing process and unprecedented design freedom, heralding a future with …

The speed, weight and power of the latest e-bikes can surprise many riders – they need better brakes. With electrical power on board, it is now possible to integrate anti-lock braking systems (ABS) specifically adapted …

Thanks to Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, scientists now have a precise method to grow heart, lung, skeletal and vascular tissue for transplants, disease …

How can technology reverse climate change? Icelandic innovators are collaborating worldwide and using their geological know-how to tackle humankind’s …

The rate at which plastics are produced (about 50 million tonnes per year) is outpacing our ability to manage the resulting waste. New technologies …

This is the remarkable story of how four female researchers from a Turkish university laboratory secured market success for their new product to …

Henrik Lindström and Giovanni Fili pioneered a new type of solar cell that can even harvest electricity indoors. Their invention enables …

Physicist Karl Leo tells us how his doped OLEDs transformed electronics and could contribute towards a more sustainable future. He also offers …

Moderator: Rachel Free, Partner at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang in London, UK

Guests: Matteo Maccagnan, Partner at Studio Torta S.p.A. in …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guests: Marjorie Chopinaud and Miguel Angel Ruiz Ferrer, EPO

Nominations are open for the European Inventor Award 2022 and both the public and inventors may want to learn how to …

Moderator: Stephanie Weber, Communication Manager, European IP Helpdesk

Guests: Brian Caulfield, Inventor and Professor of Physiotherapy, University …

Moderator: Stephanie Weber, Communication Manager, European IP Helpdesk

Guests: Andreas Martsman, co-founder and VP Marketing & Sales at Oxeon, …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guest: Sumita Mitra, European Inventor Award 2021 winner, Non-EPO countries

Description: This pioneering …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guests: Robert N. Grass and Wendelin Stark, European Inventor Award 2021 winners, Research

By encoding digital …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guest: Per Gisle Djupesland, European Inventor Award 2021 winner

While sitting on an aeroplane, the Norwegian ENT specialist began to think about airflow when he had a …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO

Guest: Stéphane Lumineau, patent examiner, EPO

Robots have often been portrayed in science fiction as posing a threat to humans. Today, robots and robotic …

Moderator: Susana Sánchez Barrio, European Patent Academy

Guest: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO (retired)

Emerging technologies are …

Moderator: Abderrahim Moumen, director in patent examination, EPO

Guest: Günter Hein, Chairman of the Executive Board, Munich Aerospace

The Galileo satellite navigation system already provides world-leading accuracy and …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO

Guest: Orla Feeney, patent examiner, EPO

Scientists’ understanding of the properties and behaviour of light has hugely benefited our everyday lives. Meet Orla …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guests: Helen Lee, CEO Diagnostics for the real world, European Inventor Award 2021 jury chair; Wolfgang …

Moderator: Jeremy Philpott, Communications Manager, EPO

Guests: Yann Ménière, Chief Economist at the EPO and Nick Johnstone, Chief Statistician at the International Energy Agency (IEA)

The latest joint study from the …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO

Guest: Haider Al-Taie, Team Manager Electric Vehicles, EPO

Electric transportation is key …

Moderator: Abderrahim Moumen, director in examination, EPO

Guest: José Ángel Ávila Rodríguez, GNSS Evolutions Signal and Security Principal Engineer, …

Moderator: Regula von Eggelkraut-Gottanka, Team Manager Proteins and Analysis, EPO

Guests: John Elvesjö and Mårten Skogö 

John Elvesjö and Mårten …

Moderator: Jeremy Philpott, Communications Manager, EPO

Guest: Norbert Wienold, EPO patent examiner in digital technologies and classification expert

Moderator: Jeremy Philpott, Communications Manager, EPO

Guests: Elsie Cielen, pharmaceuticals expert, and Fredrik Aslund, biotechnology expert; …

Moderator: Jeremy Philpott, Communications Manager, EPO

Guests: Aidan Kendrick, Chief Business Analyst, EPO, and Yann Ménière, Chief Economist, EPO

The EPO’s new Patent Index 2020 reports on the latest trends in patent …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO

Guest: Sonsoles Hernanz, patent examiner, EPO

Advances in metal processing have given …

Moderator: Rainer Osterwalder, Director, Communication, EPO

Guest: Dr Önder Nomaler, Researcher at UNU-MERIT

Tracing the development of a technology …

Moderator: Rainer Osterwalder, Director, Communication, EPO

Guest: Dolores Modic, Postdoktor, Nord University Business School

Innovation and IP data …

Moderator: Gwilym Roberts, Partner at Kilburn & Strode LLP, London

Guests: Cyra Nargolwalla, Partner at Passeraud IP, Paris and Dr Joachim …

Moderator: Rainer Osterwalder, Director, Communication, EPO

Guest: Alessandra Perri, Associate Professor, Ca’ Foscari University

While the …

Moderator: Rainer Osterwalder, Director, Communication, EPO

Guest: Professor Giuseppe Scellato, Politecnico di Turino

In terms of patents generated …

Moderator: Rainer Osterwalder, Director, Communication, EPO

Guest: Professor Dietmar Harhoff, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition

Technical standards are key to securing the interoperability of devices …

Moderator: Marjorie Chopinaud, Team Manager, EPO

Guest: Laura van 't Veer, Co-founder and Chief Research Officer, Agendia

Inventor, researcher, professor and businesswoman: Laura van 't Veer wears many hats. She …

Moderator: Marjorie Chopinaud, Team Manager, EPO 

Guest: Laura van 't Veer, Co-founder and Chief Research Officer, Agendia

Inventor, researcher, professor and businesswoman: Laura van 't Veer wears many hats. She …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Jens Horstmannshoff, examiner EPO

From tape recorders to “streaming wars”, the pace …

Moderator: Francesco Zaccà, Principal Director in Mobility & Mechatronics, EPO

Guests: Yann Ménière, EPO Chief Economist, Norbert Wienold, patent …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Oliver Hayden, Director, TranslaTUM

Blood tells a story and if you could read it, you would know how healthy a …

Moderator: Jeremy Philpott, communications manager, EPO

Guests: Ilja Rudyk, EPO senior economist and Thomas Bereuter, EPO innovation support manager 

Ilja Rudyk, EPO senior economist joins Thomas Bereuter, innovation …

Moderator: James Nurton, IP journalist

Guest: António Campinos, EPO President

What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the EPO? How has productivity been affected? Will video conferences fix the backlog of cases? Is …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Timea Garlati, examiner EPO

Whether you consider food and drink, medicines, …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Thomas Tuschl, Professor of Biochemistry, Rockefeller University

New York is the city that never sleeps but the coronavirus pandemic forced the it into hibernation. Resident and …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Cécile Fayos, examiner EPO

As personalised medicine takes off, Cécile Fayos talks …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Elmar Mock, Inventor and entrepreneur

There are few who think outside the box quite like Elmar Mock. There are …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Pau Montes, examiner EPO

Radiation diagnostics has come a long way after its accidental discovery in the late nineteenth century. Now routinely used in …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information, EPO

Simon Bennett, energy technology analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA), joins …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Luke Alphey, Group Leader, Arthropod Genetics, The Pirbright Institute

According to a World Health Organisation …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Rob Chapman, examiner EPO

The entire world population has rarely experienced a …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Helen Lee, CEO, Diagnostics for the real world

Helen Lee left a career in industry to work on an invention that …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Xavier Dauw, examiner EPO

Nanotechnology is invisible to the eye but has an enormous …

Moderator: Anton Versluis, Team Manager Pattern Recognition, EPO

Guest: Steve Lindsey, CEO, Lontra

Guided by the principal of using engineering to change the world, Steve Lindsey invented a new type of compressor that …

Moderator: Nigel Clarke, expert in patent information EPO

Guest: Ekkehard Weinberg, Team Manager Washing Machines / Dishwashers, EPO 

Our domestic appliances were never smarter than today. Now they are really starting …

Join EPO experts for a unique journey through the technoscape

Just how much passion and know-how goes into creating the many new inventions that shape our daily lives? If you enjoy great insider stories about science …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Hans Clevers, Professor of Molecular Genetics, UMC Utrecht and Utrecht University

The concept of growing mini …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Ian Frazer, Professor of Medicine, The University of Queensland

Ian Frazer is a world-renowned immunologist who …

Moderator: Fernando Tiberini

Guest: Rino Rappuoli, Chief Scientist and Head External R&D, GSK Vaccines

As the novel coronavirus shatters our way …

The European Inventor Award honours innovators: those whose technical and scientific skill contribute to progress, economic growth and improving our lives. In this series, we catch up with Award alumni for their views …