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Regulation on the European qualifying examination for professional representatives (PDF, 265 KB)

An introduction to the EQE, which tests the candidate's knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants before the European Patent Office

About the EQE

Aim of the EQE, EQE syllabus, languages, passing the EQE

Admittance and enrolment

Information for prospective candidates about requirements, fees and how to enrol

Training for the EQE

Training in European patent law and specific preparation for the EQE.

Results and statistics

Statistics on the results of the European qualifying examination since 2002

Successful candidates

Find a professional representative who has been successful in the European qualifying examination

Announcements

EQE 2010

Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of the European qualifying examination (PDF, 42 KB)

Guidelines for Examination in the EPO: notice from the Examination Board for the European qualifying examination (PDF, 21 KB)

Announcement of the European qualifying examination 2010 and application forms

Decision of the Examination Board of 29 July 2009
Candidates may bring to the examination any books and documents they consider useful for answering the examination papers.

Possible format for a future pre-examination
Notice from the Examination Board for the European qualifying examination (PDF, 72 KB)
Mock pre-examination (PDF, 1125 KB)
Answer sheet (PDF, 6 KB)

Survey

Results of the survey concerning the European qualifying examination 2009 (PDF, 1 MB)

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Directorate 5.1.2.2
D-80298 Munich
Tel.: (+49-89) 2399 5155
Fax: (+49-89) 2399 5140
e-mail: eqe@epo.org

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Last updated: 14.1.2010