Space technology is evolving at light speed and mayeven offer solutions to global challenges such as climate change. Join expert guests as they explore the significance of space propulsion for various applications, therapid transformation of the space sector, the growing number of players in the field and the boom in... more
Inspiring Inventors Hearing loss, high blood pressure, heart disease…these are just some medical issues that can be caused by loud noise. Friends and business partners Rhona Togher and Eimear O’Carroll are tackling this problem with an advanced acoustic material that can dampen noise in a variety of applications. What... more
Leading Tech Voices: industries of the future Has graphene lived up to the hype it generated 20 years ago? And what do 3D-printed ceramics and Egyptian pyramids have in common? In this episode, two expert entrepreneurs explain how these materials are contributing to sustainability across industries. With graphene as t... more
How do you handle the lengthy process of getting a patent?While it may seem like a drawback, the time it takes can actually benefit your business. Join us to learn why the patent process isn’t always quick, how it impacts your competitors, and how you can actively impact the scope of your technology’s protection. Find... more
Leading Tech Voices: health & well-beingEPO examiner Tom Kink leads a conversation with eminent inventors and scholars in the area of medical technologies, professors Gordon Chang and Chris Hancock. The talk highlights the significant increase in patent applications in medical technologies over the past decade emphasi... more
As an inventor, micro-entity, startup or universityresearcher, how do you keep abreast of the latest technology developments? While some believe patents lock away knowledge, keeping it from the public - nothing could be further from the truth. Find out how you can leverage freepatent databases to succeed in your line... more
This episode delves into the principal challenges facing innovation in Europe, as outlined in Mario Draghi’s prominent report “The future of European competitiveness.” Listen to gain insight into: the role patent data plays in understanding innovation trends which technical fields Europe is lagging behind in comp... more
How can you ensure you don’t run out of money while pursuing a patent? It could take several years, but key costs and deadlines are foreseeable. Join us to learn how to budget for your patent journey so that both your product development and investment rounds align with key patenting milestones - keeping nasty surprise... more
How do you stop rivals from exploiting your uniqueknowledge? If your competitive advantage relies on know-how that only you possess - then a trade secret might offer better protection than a patent.Unlike patents, which publicly disclose your invention, trade secrets keep your valuable information hidden from competi... more
Leading Tech Voices: digital technologiesAs more technologies begin to converge and connect - heavily impacting fields such as healthcare and telecommunication – our experts see an increased need for greater awareness among inventors about the role of intellectual property in leveraging the potential of these inventi... more
How can you best avoid a common blunder made by manyinventors? Prematurely disclosing your invention to investors, customers or suppliers could be a costly mistake! Find out why keeping your invention a secret - using non-disclosure agreements if necessary – is key until you fileyour patent application to optimise yo... more
How do you know if your great idea is truly new and worth pursuing? You’ve heard about the power of patent information, but are you sure you know how to use it? Well, help is just around the corner to better access searches in patent databases, advice on filing patent applications, assessments of the economic potentia... more
How do you find out where your business stands in relation to your competitors, your partners and the general state of technologies? Patent knowledge can inform, inspire, guide and shape the direction of your business. It can be a source of information to find partners, customers or licences. Learn more about how free... more
Filing fees, attorney costs, translations.... How do youdeal best with the expense when applying for a patent to protect your new technology? Find out what discounts might be available to you as a small business, a micro-entity, a startup, a non-profit organisation or a universityor public research organisation when ... more
How can you know if you’re spending your money wisely? Think less about the cost and more about the value a patent can create for your business. Find out why investing in a patent may very well be worth it, forexample, by attracting finance or generating licencing revenue for your business. Learn why patent protectio... more
Leading Tech Voices: environment and foodWith the global population rising and arable land decreasing due to climate change, how can we sustainably produce enough food while reducing the CO2 emissions caused by intensive agriculture?Robin Simsa (Revo Foods) and David Mazur (Nestlé) discuss the need for new technologi... more
Key figures from the intellectual property (IP) communitydiscuss the perceptions of quality and sharedeffort between the EPO and applicants in driving patent quality. This episode explores key questions, including why patentquality is essential for businesses and how users can shape it. The conversation covers col... more
Why are space technologies essential to address global challenges and contribute to sustainable development goals? Join Maria-Gabriella Sarah (European Space Agency) and Rainer Horn (Novaspace) to discover how satellite-based communications and navigation improve our daily lives, and how innovations initially designed ... more
How can the innovators of today help nurture the great minds of tomorrow? In this episode, two members of the European Inventor Network share their experiences working with school children to help spark their interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. Hear their insights on the importance ofinspiring the next gener... more
Inspiring inventors: Avelino Corma CanósAvelino Corma Canós is a professor and co-founder of the Institute of Chemical Technology in Valencia, Spain. He won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Inventor Award 2023 in recognition of nearly 40 years of research in academia and industry, particularly focusing ... more
EQE 2025: Reformed and ready for the futureThe EPO is transforming the way patent practitioners are trained and tested. With a redesigned format and new content, the modernised European Qualifying Examination gives candidates the chance to demonstrate their legal knowledge and skills to prepare them for the real-worl... more
Almost 8% of patent filings at the EPO in 2023 were for computer technology, which includes the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. But which types of AI are growing especially fast and why? What do experts mean when they say that 2024 is the year of the embodiment of AI? And could the next superantibioti... more
Female inventors have shaped the world in more ways than we might realise. Join three women working in patents and STEM as they celebrate inspiring female inventors and discuss their experiences in their fields. Hear their advice for anyone interested in a technical career and discover why diversity is the key to u... more
Is offshore wind energy the key to solving the climate crisis? A recent joint report reveals insightful findings, highlighting challenges and opportunities in this growing sector. Join study authors from the European Patent Office and International Renewable Energy Agency as they discuss this clean energy source. Ful... more
When dealing with disability, is gene therapy an ethical solution? Can technology encourage a more equitable world? Does society truly listen to people with a disability? In this special edition, we’ll meet several authors seeking answers to these complex questions. We’ll hear their creations before learning about the... more