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.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 2002Successful candidates
Find a professional representative who has been successful in the European qualifying examinationAnnouncements
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.
Membership of an Examination Committee
Notice from the Examination Board for the
European qualifying examination
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Results of the survey concerning the European qualifying examination 2009 (PDF, 1 MB)Helpdesk
European Patent OfficeDirectorate 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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