EPO event: Oral proceedings in opposition at the EPO" supported by the epi

Venue

Online conference

Description

From soft skills to real procedural cases, this complete course gives participants an overview of oral proceedings in opposition before the EPO, where they will learn how to present a case in the most effective way in front of an opposition division.
A trainer with a background in acting, experienced patent attorneys and senior examiners with many years of experience in oral proceedings will guide participants through a range of hearings.

Mock oral proceedings designed to let attendees experience different events in real time in a variety of roles (i.e. opposition division, proprietor or opponent), along with preparatory documentation provided in advance, will allow the participants to put into practice their acquired presentation skills.

The length of the online course is one month including live sessions, and it is run in parallel groups, each with a limited number of participants. Procedural matters, including appropriate reactions to situations occurring during oral proceedings, such as the hearing of witnesses and the handling of requests for apportionment of costs in opposition proceedings, as well as what (and what not) to do during oral proceedings will be dealt in the course.

The course is for professional representatives seeking to improve their presentation skills and practical expertise in opposition. Basic experience in oral proceedings is recommended.

This high-level event is once again organised in close co-operation with the epi.
The programme and the online registration are available on the EPO website.