EQE and EPAC CandidatesOverview
EQE and EPAC Candidates
Candidates preparing for the European qualifying examination (EQE) and the European patent administration certificationcan (EPAC) find all the information they need here.
Upcoming training courses and events
Live course on preparing for the EQE pre-examination paper (September to March)
This course covers all aspects of the EPC. It includes articles, quizzes and live sessions with tutors. There is also a forum where candidates and tutors can get together to exchange views.
Registration for the 2023/2024 edition is closed.
Implementation of the new EQE examination will start in 2025. In view of this, the 2024/2025 course will be redesigned to prepare candidates for Module F. Registration for the new course will open early this summer (course start: 2 September 2024). Keep informed by subscribing to the EPO newsletter and learning events e-alerts.
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Coffee-break questions
Coffee-break questions are straightforward questions that require a simple yes/no answer. When you sign up for this service, we will send you a question every Monday, Wednesday and Friday via email, along with the answer to the previous question.
Daily D questions
From October to December 2023, D-type questions were sent on a daily basis to subscribers. You can still find the questions in an online course room with the answers and a forum which was tutored until the end of December 2023.
European qualifying examination - Guide for preparation
In addition to official sources, this edition of the guide to preparing for the EQE draws on the experience of past candidates, as well as their tutors and supervisors.
E-learning resources
Browse and discover all e-learning resources provided by the EPO:
See also
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