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“Talk innovation: unlocking technology” is brought to you by the European Patent Office (EPO). Expert presenters and guests – including our patent examiners - provide their perspective on technology trends and highlight ground-breaking inventions. Join us to learn more on the role of patents and the intellectual property (IP) system in supporting society and the economy.
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Green biotechnology: growing resilience for tomorrow's food security
How can plant biotechnology help crops withstand drought, flooding and disease, clean polluted soil and even produce medicines? In this episode, Jeremy Philpott explores the science and IP protection behind plant technologies with Julia Krü
Battery circularity: how used EV batteries become future resources
What if millions of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries weren’t waste, but instead a valuable resource? Drawing on insights from the International Energy Agency and EPO patent data, this episode explores how battery circularity can extend
Out of the Box: how smart lighting saves lives
Could better lighting really be the key to unlocking better health and safety outcomes? Join two EPO examiners as they explore how advances in LED lighting technologies are transforming everyday life. From adaptive lighting systems that sup
Luca Rossettini's mission to clean up space debris
We're surrounded by debris that's invisible to the naked eye. With thousands of inactive satellites orbiting Earth, space is becoming an increasingly critical sustainability frontier. In this edited recording from the Inspiring Inventors li
Out of the Box: Is sustainable flight finally taking off?
Reducing aircraft fuel consumption isn't just a question of combating rising prices and scarcity, it's also crucial for protecting our environment. Join two EPO patent examiners as they discuss how breakthroughs in aircraft engines, gas tur
AI and energy – a balancing act for sustainability
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work and innovate, but it is also driving a rapid increase in energy demand, raising urgent questions about sustainability and climate impact. Drawing on insights from European Patent Offic
Owning her story: Professor Dame Carol Robinson on women in STEM
From leaving school at 16 to directing breakthrough research programmes at top universities, Professor Dame Carol Robinson has had a rich and nonlinear STEM career. Listen as she explains how persistence and practical skills helped her fiel
Out of the Box: How video streaming fits in your pocket
From mobile streaming to videos only intended to be seen by computers, the technology behind compression algorithms has opened a world of possibilities that goes far beyond entertainment. Join two EPO patent examiners as they discuss how de
Out of the Box: 3D printing in space and safer batteries
Join two EPO examiners as they explore the out-of-this-world to everyday advancements made possible by 3D printing. From printing tools in outer space to creating smart safety coatings for cell batteries to help protect children, discover t
Quantum in Europe: high stakes for emerging tech
Quantum technologies promise to radically accelerate progress in medicine, climate modelling, materials science, energy systems and beyond. But what stage are these technologies at today? Get an exciting look into the future of innovation a
Recycling rare earth elements for real impact
Driven by a lifelong passion for science and a commitment to environmental sustainability, Marie Perrin discovered an innovative method for recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste. In this episode the winner of the World Builder
Out of the Box: cancer checkpoints and targeted toxins
Join host Cristina Margarido and immunology expert Helena Domingues as they explore how groundbreaking health inventions are transforming lives. From immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionising cancer therapy to the surprising medical uses
Science meets startup: public research on the rise
In recent years the worlds of public research and startups have become more linked than ever, attracting a high share of investment and playing a vital role in European competitiveness. But this wasn't always the case. In this episode, canc
Digital and data-driven: the new age of agriculture
The global population is growing, and digital agriculture is reshaping food production to meet their needs. So, where is farming being re-invented and who's behind it? Join experts as they discuss the rise of cutting-edge technologies like
HEADSTART: Challenging competitors’ patents: three times to act
Think a patent shouldn't have been granted? This episode explains: • How to challenge a competitor’s patent – fromsubmitting observations and filing oppositions to seeking revocation. • When and how you can act, and why public inputmatters
HEADSTART: ICT, AI and quantum: can such cutting-edge tech be patented?
Can software be patented? Discover how computer-implemented inventions - including AI and quantum computing - can qualify for patent protection. In this episode, you’ll learn about the criteria under the European patent system, including th
HEADSTART: Facts about applying for a patent: with (and without) a patent attorney
Do you need a patent attorney to file a patent application? In this episode, you’ll learn: • When you can file yourself and when expert helpis required. • About the benefits of professionalrepresentation • How to find the right attorney for
HEADSTART: How to accelerate the examination of your patent application
In fast-evolving technical fields, timing can be everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Ways to expedite the examination of your patentapplication at the EPO, including PACE requests, enquiries, and the Patent Prosecution Highway. • H
Exploring AI in the patent profession
How is artificial intelligence changing the way patent professionals search, draft and work with patents? Our expert guests, including patent attorneys, patent searchers and the EPO's Chief Technology Officer, take you on a journey through
HEADSTART: Where does my patent take effect?
A patent is not automatically valid everywhere. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to choose which countries to validate yourpatent in and tailor the geographic scope to your business strategy. • About the importance of selecting the righ
Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked
Join two EPO patent examiners as they dish about some of the hottest and coolest inventions in kitchen technology. From air fryers to ice cream machines, discover the stories behind two innovations that have revolutionised home cooking, why
HEADSTART: My patent is granted, what’s next?
Congratulations! Now that your patent is granted, what arethe next steps? In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to validate it, pay fees and handlechallenges, all while aligning with your business strategy. • How to make the most of your new
HEADSTART: Patent filing vs grant: What’s the real difference?
Filing a patent application isn’t the same as having agranted patent. In this episode, you’ll understand: • The difference between submitting a request forexclusive rights and actually having enforceable patent rights. • The publication pro
Shining a light on the photovoltaics boom
Solar energy is more integrated into our daily lives than ever before, powering homes, cities and even wearable devices. What’s driving this transformation, and how are innovation and policy shaping the future of photovoltaics? Join invento
HEADSTART: What makes an invention “inventive”?
Not all technical advancements are patentable. 📌 Discover in this episode: • What makes an invention truly “inventive” in away that meets patentability criteria. • How this criterion supports technologicaldevelopment • The role of the pate
HEADSTART: When is your invention ready for a patent?
Before filing a patent application, make sure your inventionis ready. It’s not just about having a great idea – you need the technical details in place. This episode explains: • What to include, from your description and drawings to your cl
HEADSTART: How to use IP in your investor pitch (and boost your startup)
Intellectual property, such as patents for yourcompany’s technology, can strengthen your elevator pitch. Learn how to say just enough – to the right people at the right time. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How a clear IP strategy supports
Out of the Box: Cultivating the unexpected
This “Out of the box” mini-series digs into agricultural innovation - where soil meets science. From a legendary rivalry that turned tractor tech into automotive breakthroughs to a surprising twist on solar panels powering greenhouses, it e
Out of the Box: Solar where you least expect it
The “Out of the Box” mini-series begins with a look at the fascinating world of inventions in the energy sector. From compact switchgear systems hidden inside wind turbines to solar panels floating on water, this episode explores how unexpe
Turning over a new leaf for sustainable paper
In this episode of Talk Innovation, host Ed Cooke sits down with Valentyn Frechka, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Releaf Paper, in a conversation recorded during a live online event. Valentyn shares his remarkable journey of
