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 EQE Paper F (September to March)
Starting on 01 September 2026, 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 and exchange views.
Time limit questions
How much do you know about time limits? Why not test your knowledge with the quizzes in this course!
Brain-teasers
Paper F brain-teasers are a series of 47 email-based questions and answers focusing on European (EPC and PCT) patent law and practice. Each question is brief and takes only 5 to 10 minutes to answer.
We will email you a question every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, along with the answer – with legal basis – to the previous question. Your data will be used solely for this purpose and will be deleted after all questions have been sent. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Daily M2 questions
In this tutored course, available from end of September to December, M2-type questions are available on a daily basis to participants and the answers will be commented on by a tutor.
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
The EPO recommends to also explore the following content: