Tag: EQE2015
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A number of candidates seem unfamiliar with the Regulations on the EQE (REE), and in particular with the Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of the EQE. In 2015, there were some breaches of the REE with unfortunate consequences: Many candidates add names or initials to their answer paper – this is very disruptive to…
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To help candidates and tutors learn more about the 2015 papers, and to give some tips for EQE 2016, I edit this report every year after the EQE Tutor Meeting in October, using the input from several experienced tutors. This year, some more details are also given about the combined A and B papers to…
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For anyone wishing to do the paper before the official copies are available in the compendium, DeltaPatents has copies on our blog. In general, I advise the candidates who have done the exam to forget about it completely now, and enjoy your summer vacation We also have our proposed answers on the same blog, but only…
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I have now received a clear confirmation of the policy during the exam regarding electronic devices from the EQE secretariat: Electronic devices are strictly forbidden in the examination hall, no matter if they are turned off or not. Any candidate found with such a device in the hall is clearly breaching the regulations, and he/she…
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We have heard from some candidates that the CEIPI tutors are warning that the some of the exam regulations are to be very strictly applied this year and in the future. If you have any further questions, you can ask the EQE secretariat at eqe@epo.org 1) Electronic devices Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of…
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These are the most important corrections and amendments that we have made in the Main Exam Questions for Paper D book since it was published in May 2014. Please let us know if anything is not clear. The known errors in the Basic Legal Questions are here
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Preparation – Read through the rules regarding the conduct of the exam (page 27-35) – See what candidates from last year said about the location where you are taking the exam – Be well rested in the days before the exam – many D candidates sleep badly on the Monday night – Take a suitcase with wheels –…
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By agreement with the EQE Examination Board, the WIPO produces a printable version of the complete PCT Applicants Guide, including all the annexes, specifically for the Pre- and Main Exam. The current version can be found here. However, this version is 1800 pages and much of the information provided will never be required at the…