Tag: Guidelines
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Today (30/11/09), the EPO published a draft version of the Examination Guidelines. These Guidelines are updated based upon the EPC changes scheduled for 1/4/10, and may possibly be updated again. For those sitting the EQE in 2010: The Chairman of the Examination Board has also posted a notice, stating very clearly, that the version to…
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EPC1973 Guidelines, especially for prior rights Unfortunately, the latest version of the EPC2000 guidelines does not contain all relevant infromation about the old law. Although the law as of 31 Dec 2009 will be tested in EQE2010, this does include any older provisions which continue to apply for applications which could be pending on that…
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Ancillary Regulations Unfortunately, according to the EPO, this book will not be updated before EQE 2010. In my earlier post, there was a slight mistake – although you may want to consult the old book online, you will need to print it out (or order it) and update it your self to take to the…
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So building on the REE list, we get the following EQE library: Legal texts in force on 31 Dec 2009 (probably in your reference books, but check they have all the protocols etc). This also includes provisions (and their transitional provisions) which have changed (such as on 1 April 2009), which may apply to EP…
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Recently, the EPO published a decision of the Examination Board here. Under the new REE, the Examination Board were given the power to decide books and reference materials that candidates are allowed to use in the exam. They have basically decided not to restrict it, but this doesn’t make life easier. Candidates have to decide…
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Handy for those in this field: JP is to review its examination guidelines in respect of “medicinal inventions with new dosage/administration” and “methods for gathering data from human body for assisting with diagnosis” See here There is a possibility to postpone examination for affected applications until the new guidelines are published – see here