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European qualifiying examination

Examination Secretariat

helpdesk@eqe.org

Telephone enquiries:
(+49 89) 2399 5155

Fax:
(+49-89) 2399 5140

Opening times:
Mon, Wed-Fri 09.00-11.00 hrs
Tue 14.00-15:30 hrs


Postal address:
European Patent Office
European Qualifiying Examination
Examination Secretariat
80298 Munich
Germany

 

European qualifying examination

The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates' knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in EPO proceedings. Established in 1979, it is widely regarded as one of the most demanding professional examinations having been passed by more than 10 000 candidates already.

EQE 2023

Electronic notification

With effect from January 2021 all correspondence will be conducted in electronic form only, via myEQE.  


myEQE

myEQE is your personal EQE account where you can register and enrol for the EQE and access important documents.

About the EQE

The European qualifying examination and its aims, syllabus, languages; passing the examination.

Admission and enrolment

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

Notices and downloads

Notices of the Examination Board, examination dates, Board members, Examination Committtees.

Compendium

The compendium contains past examination papers in the three official languages, the markers' reports and examples of successful candidates' answers.

Results and statistics

Statistics on EQE results since 2002.

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