This new work by the experienced team of Marcus Müller and Cees Mulder bridges the judicial insight of a Board chairman with the academic expertise of a seasoned educator. Together, they offer both a procedural guide and a practical toolkit grounded in the realities of everyday Board practice. The book excels at distilling complex procedural mechanisms into clear, well-structured chapters supported by visual aids, case examples, and relevant practitioner tipssuch as guidance on drafting appeal submissions. Its three-tiered approachintegrating theory, examples, and practical advicemakes it uniquely valuable for both day-to-day practice and strategic case preparation. Especially useful are the detailed compendium on the admissibility regime for late submissions under the RPBA 2020 and the practical guidance on presenting at hearings. Whether you are a patent attorney working on an appeal, a candidate aiming to master the EQE framework, or a patent owner seeking to defend your hard-earned patent rights, this book will prove an invaluable companion. -- Andrew Hards, Global IP Europe, Germany This book is a useful tool for all professionals. The book includes basics for beginners, such as a clear explanation of the appeal proceedings, and practical tips for more experienced patent attorneys, for example how to draft a request of a question to be referred to the Enlarged BoA. -- Kaisa Suominen, Laine IP Oy, Finland This book explains the appeal procedures before the EPO and provides valuable hands-on practical advice. Insight in practical matters allows you to go through the procedures smoothly and to prepare your case in such a way that you can make the most of it. A very helpful book! -- Nyske Blokhuis, DeltaPatents, the Netherlands
