Talk Innovation podcast-Archiv - meier ip https://meier-ip.eu/tag/talk-innovation-podcast/ Your IP service provider. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:09:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://meier-ip.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-l-32x32.jpg Talk Innovation podcast-Archiv - meier ip https://meier-ip.eu/tag/talk-innovation-podcast/ 32 32 Search at the EPO https://meier-ip.eu/patent/improving-patent-quality-epo-search-reports/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:09:03 +0000 https://www.meier-ip.eu/?p=805 In the September 12, 2024 episode of the EPO’s Talk Innovation podcast, the focus is on patent quality. One highlight is a new step being taken by the European Patent Office (EPO) to improve the thoroughness of search reports. Starting in November 2023, these reports will be shared with members of the upcoming Examining Division …

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]]> In the September 12, 2024 episode of the EPO’s Talk Innovation podcast, the focus is on patent quality. One highlight is a new step being taken by the European Patent Office (EPO) to improve the thoroughness of search reports. Starting in November 2023, these reports will be shared with members of the upcoming Examining Division and their team manager. This change aims to make sure that the search reports are as comprehensive as possible. The goal is to minimize situations where important prior art is only introduced years into a case, even when the patent claims haven’t changed much.

The episode also discusses other efforts to improve consistency in procedures. For example, the EPO is working to help Examiners better compare their practices regarding the number of communications sent out before a case goes to oral proceedings. These measures are set to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the patent examination process.

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