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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Refresher: Entry into EP phase and R.161 EPC
Entry into the Euro-PCT phase comes up at almost every EQE, so I wrote a summary of this topic as a refresher. Good news: this post also includes printable PDFs that you all love.
Refresher: Opposition
When I was preparing for the Pre-exam and Paper D, I often had difficulties with the topic of opposition, so I wanted to provide you with a summary of this long and difficult topic.
Advent Calendar 2021
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.
Calendar for EQE 2022
In EQE 2022, 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. So, I prepared the EQE calendars for you.
Time limit calculations
The majority of the EQE legal questions include at least one time limit calculation, usually even more. So, I prepared a summary and a list of the most important tips regarding time limit calculations.
Refresher: EP validation
There is not a big focus on European Patent Validation in Paper D, but while not read a little refresher on the topic?
How to prepare for the pre-exam
I am sharing everything I would have found helpful when starting preparing for the pre-exam. This article includes suggested materials and a study plan for everyone preparing for the EQE pre-exam for the first time. Good luck!
PCT time limits
PCT is many candidates’ weak point. To help, I have collected all PCT time limits for the EQE that you can also print for the exam.
Useful lists - PCT
I collected the list of ISA, IPEA and SISA authorities with relevant links. I also added the PCT publication languages and IP 5 offices.
You can also download a compact, printable pdf file for the EQE.
Refresher: Disclaimers
Disclaimers may also be a topic in the EQE, so I decided to revise it and prepare a summary hoping that it can be helpful for you as well.
Refresher: Partial priority
Partial priority can easily be a topic in this year’s Paper D, so I decided to revise it and prepare a summary hoping that it can be helpful for you as well.
EQE study materials
Now, in 2020 there are so many materials out there that we can use during our preparation for EQE. I decided to collect the ones that I like the most and plan to use in the next months.
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