† Topics † Oral proceedings: difcult, but can be mastered! † Scope of the opposition procedure, especially with multiple opponents † What may happen if you do not attend? When is an authorisation necessary? What is the status of accompanying persons? † Late flings and their consequences † Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal: diferences in procedure † The present and proposed new appeal rules † Be prepared with a mock trial and get practical tips New rules of procedure of the Boards of Appeals included! † Your Speakers Dr. Hans-Peter Felgenhauer Former Technical Member of the Boards of Appeal, European Patent Ofce, Munich (Germany) 4 - 5 June 2019 in Amsterdam Daniel Xavier Thomas Former Director, Directorate- General 1 – Operations, European Patent Ofce, Munich (Germany) Practical Course Masterclass: EPO Oral Proceedings Amsterdam Summer Special 2019
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† Topics
† Oral proceedings: difficult, but can be mastered!
† Scope of the opposition procedure,
especially with multiple opponents
† What may happen if you do not attend? When is an authorisation
necessary? What is the status of accompanying persons?
† Late filings and their consequences
† Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal:
differences in procedure
† The present and proposed new appeal rules
† Be prepared with a mock trial and get practical tips
New rules of procedure of the
Boards of Appeals included!
† Your Speakers
Dr. Hans-Peter Felgenhauer
Former Technical Member
of the Boards of Appeal,
European Patent Office,
Munich (Germany)
4 - 5 June 2019 in Amsterdam
Daniel Xavier Thomas
Former Director, Directorate-
General 1 – Operations,
European Patent Office,
Munich (Germany)
Practical Course
Masterclass: EPO Oral ProceedingsAmsterdam Summer Special 2019
Masterclass: EPO Oral Proceedings
† Aims and objectives
Our experts will show you all the different aspects which have
to be taken into account when being summoned to Oral Pro-
ceedings. It will go from the preparation through to the actual
presentation at the Oral Proceedings itself, without neglecting
important procedural aspects which can play a determining
role. Participants will be shown techniques and rules for suc-
cessful participation at Oral Proceedings before the EPO. They
will be given the legal, technical and practical information es-
sential for being successful not only before Examining/Oppo-
sition Divisions, but also before Boards of Appeal. Part of the
course will deal with specific aspects to be taken into account
when appearing before a Board of Appeal. Procedural aspects
become even more important. The programme includes real
life situations and a full-day mock trial in which participants
can test their skills.
† Who should attend?
Do you work in a corporate patent/IP department or as a
patent attorney in private practice? Do you need to be
prepared for the next oral proceedings before the EPO?
Then this course is designed for you. Knowledge of European
patent law is required.
† Limited numbers of attendees
This masterclass is restricted to 20 attendees. This limitation
will give participants the opportunity for a thorough discussion
of the complex issues to be covered by the programme.
† What our participants say
† ‘Very informative, especially the mock trial.’
(European Patent Attorney)
† ‘Lots of practical information and advice you won’t find in
any book.’ (EPA)
† ‘Hands-on advice for handling oral proceedings.
Very experienced speakers.’ (Patent Counsel/EPA)
† ‘Very useful, good expertise.’ (Attorney)
† Coaching
If you would like to be even better prepared for a specific oral
proceedings, then our speakers will coach you individually
at your premises for upcoming oral proceedings. Experience
shows that a kind of ‚rehearsal‘ of coming oral proceedings
can reveal some aspects, which might be to your advantage
or not. Better discover those before the day than during
oral proceedings. Just call + 49 6221 500 675 or email to