The latest version of this essential guide for candidates is now available. It is produced by the EPO, epi & CEIPI to promote a better understanding of what is needed to pass the EQE.
I was fortunate enough to be able to help with the major updates this year. The explanations and tips have been fully adapted to the current online e-EQE format, and all the links to materials & courses have been checked and updated.
Good luck to all EQE 2023 candidates!
This is a monthly snapshot of the most important PCT-related changes – we include a full list of future changes, together with selected recent changes that are important for daily practice. The changes of 1 Jul 22 will be included in the Sept. 2022 edition of PCT.App.
Some treaty accessions were announced and e-PCT now provides additional recovery options in case of disruption. The biggest future change is still the “big bang” change to the ST.26 standard for sequence listings.
After a lot of work behind the scenes, the EPO and epi have published their extensive proposals for the new e-EQE. There are even mock exams for you to try. And they want your feedback ….
As part of our updating process, we regular monitor the WIPO and EPO websites. See below for the most important PCT-related changes that we are currently aware of. The changes of 1 Jul 22 will be included in the Sept. 2022 edition of PCT.App.
The main themes in 2022 are the “big bang” change to the ST.26 standard for sequence listings, the adoption of more electronic communication, and improved safeguards for online systems.
