Training for EPAC: General aspects of patent law, EPC and PCT
This course provides the fundamentals of patent law, with a focus on the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Participants learn key patentability criteria and explore how international systems are used to obtain and manage patent rights across multiple jurisdictions. The main topics covered are:
- general aspects of the patent system
- the European patent system
- the European patent granting procedure
- the PCT system and procedure
The course is part of the syllabus of the Training for EPAC courses.
This activity is planned in Q1-Q2. Exact dates and details to be announced.
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Objectives
The four EPAC training courses are specifically designed to prepare paralegals, patent administrators and formalities officers for the European patent administration certification (EPAC). This structured programme reflects the EPAC's new modular format, allowing candidates to focus on distinct areas of patent administration and earn separate diplomas that collectively lead to full certification.
Each of the four courses can be taken individually and independently, enabling professionals to tailor their learning journey to their needs and schedules.
Programme
Every course begins with a self-learning phase of approximately two weeks, allowing participants to explore the training material independently.
Each course runs for one month and includes two to three online sessions led by EPO tutors, who summarise the key takeaways and provide expert guidance. At the end of each course, participants can complete a self-assessment to measure their understanding and progress.
Throughout the courses, and to foster an open and collaborative learning environment, participants can ask questions in the forum and engage in written discussions with tutors.
To support the learning journey, recordings of all sessions are made available for revision and review.
The courses are delivered in English, but participants may interact with tutors in French or German. This helps to cultivate a multilingual and inclusive learning experience.