"Talk innovation" podcast
In our Talk innovation: unlocking technology channel, 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. A list of episodes is also available directly below.
The channel Talk innovation: patent professional edition offers podcasts tailored to the needs of the patent profession: patent attorneys, lawyers, paralegals, patent searchers and related professions.
Any opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants and not necessarily those of the European Patent Office or guest speakers' respective organisations.
Latest episodes

When is your invention ready for a patent?
Before filing a patent application, make sure your invention is ready. It’s not just about having a great idea – you need the technical details in place.

How to use IP in your investor pitch (and boost your startup)
Intellectual property, such as patents for your company’s technology, can strengthen your elevator pitch. Learn how to say just enough – to the right people at the right time.

Out of the Box: Cultivating the unexpected
From tractor tech rivalries to solar-powered greenhouses, our examiners share surprising agri-tech stories. Discover how inventive ideas are reshaping how we grow and eat.

Out of the Box: Solar where you least expect it
Explore unexpected inventions in the energy sector, from wind turbine tech to floating solar panels – with insights from EPO patent examiners.

Turning over a new leaf for sustainable paper
Valentyn Frechka shares his remarkable journey of turning a school project into Releaf Paper, a business that transforms fallen leaves into raw material for the paper and packaging industry.

From USB to 5G: the power of standards
Explore how standards and patents shape technology, how Europe is streamlining IP litigation and why the EPO’s new dataset is helping make innovation more transparent.
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