Free EPO e-course On Evaluating Inventive Step Using The Problem-Solution Approach
The European Patent Office (EPO) has some great, free online e-courses, one of which (available here) is on evaluating inventive step using the problem-solution approach (PSA). The PSA is set out in the EPO’s Guidelines For Examination, Part G-VII, 5 (available here). This e-course discusses inventive step, explains the PSA, and includes an exercise to allow you to test your understanding, and application, of the PSA. The e-course is a great read for anyone looking to learn about, or refresh on, the PSA, whether for application in day-to-day practice before the EPO or in the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). Russell […]
