I started this blog in 2020, while preparing for the EQE main exams. After passing all exams for the first time with flying colours, I started supporting other candidates on their EQE journey.

Since then, I tutored more than 150 candidates regularly (on a weekly basis), including people from prestigious companies such as the EPO, Finnegan, Keltie LLP, Grünecker, Maiwald, Hoffmann Eitle, Barker Brettell, Brann AB, Laine IP, Bergenstråhle & Partners, Nestle, Kuhnen & Wacker, Betten & Resch, P&TS, Appleyard Lees, Onsagers, Abel+Imray, Simmons & Simmons, Clarke Modet, Pirelli, Adidas, Novo Nordisk, Knauf, tesa SE, Japan Tobacco International and Roche and held about 300 meetings as an EQE tutor.

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My printable materials
Pre-exam, Paper A, Paper B, Paper C, Paper D Zsofia Pintz Pre-exam, Paper A, Paper B, Paper C, Paper D Zsofia Pintz

My printable materials

I have prepared a lot of tables, lists for myself for the EQE and I shared all of them here, on my blog with you, in different blog articles. To find them easier, I am sharing them again, in one place.

Feel free to print them all. If you found them useful, please consider donating (optional, of course:)).

If you have any feedback, I would be happy to hear them!

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My 2024 Paper D1 answer
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My 2024 Paper D1 answer

Shortly after Paper D 2024 I also answered the D1 questions out of curiousity, but I was not sure whether I should publish them. However, since a few candidates asked, here we go. I do have some disclaimers though!

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Mock Paper D1
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Mock Paper D1

I have organised an online Mock Paper D1 exam for Paper D candidates. The schedule was the exact same as the real schedule, so we started at 9:30 (CET), with one break between 11:05-11:35.

I have mostly updated and modified old D1 questions to create these questions. Ignacio Lobato also double checked and answered them (independently) to make sure they are clear enough.

Today’s date, the distribution of the questions and marks was also the same as that of Paper D: part 1 of the Mock D1 exam included 2 questions for 26 marks altogether, and part 2 included 3 questions for 29 marks in total.

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Priority related legal basis
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Priority related legal basis

New printable material for Paper D1!

I have created a table with the priority related topics, providing legal basis from EPC, PCT and PC. I made sure that it is one page only to make it easily printable and usable during the exam.

Pete Pollard was very kind; he double checked and improved this table.

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New R.126(2) EPC and the 7-day rule
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New R.126(2) EPC and the 7-day rule

Most people are happy that we don't have to use the 10-day rule anymore. However, do you know how the new R.126(2) EPC works? Is the 7-day rule easier to deal with?

You might have heard that the new R.126(2) is similar to the time limit calculation in PCT. But this information only helps if you know how time limit calculation works in PCT. :)

So, here is your refresher about the 7-day rule.

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Last-minute PCT refresher for CIPA
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Last-minute PCT refresher for CIPA

I was asked to provide a short presentation as a last-minute PCT refresher for EQE candidates. The event took place online, on 12th February 2024 and was organised by CIPA Informals. More than 150 candidates attended.

In this post you can download my presentation in PDF format.

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Unitary patent in the EQE
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Unitary patent in the EQE

From this year, Unitary patent might be tested in the EQE as it is part of the syllabus.

However, it is likely that there will be no Unitary patent related questions in the EQE 2024. Regardless, it might make sense to spend 1-2 hours refreshing that topic, especially because this knowledge will also come handy in real life.

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Advent Calendar 2023
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Advent Calendar 2023

In this post I am sharing the content of my EQE Advent calendar with you that you could follow on LinkedIn from 1 December. If you missed any of the daily posts or would like to read them again, here you can find them all.

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Calendar for EQE 2024
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Calendar for EQE 2024

In EQE 2024, no calendars will be provided with the examination papers. The basis for calculating time limits are the days on which the EPO filing offices are closed as published in the Official Journal.

I prepared the EQE calendars for you using the new OJ 2023 EPO A80.

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G decisions
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G decisions

G decisions are the decisions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal in order to ensure the uniform application of the European Patent Convention (EPC).

In the first part of the Paper D exam (part DI), G decisions often have to be cited, since they are part of the core knowledge. I have now collected the most important G decisions for the EQE that you can also print for the exam.

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Paper D2: 5 common mistakes 
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Paper D2: 5 common mistakes 

After finishing 10 D2 study group meetings (8-12 candidates in a group, every meeting lasting about 5 hours), I noted the most frequently made mistakes so that you can all learn from these and gain more marks.

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