Foundation Distance Learning

This course is based on the 13-day Foundation Integrated Training course, the first training course of its kind in Europe which reduces the legal syllabus of the EQE to focus solely on the Foundation paper of the New EQE. It offers the benefits of DeltaPatents training and materials without attending the sessions in the Netherlands. Instead of face-to-face contact, access to a knowledgeable tutor is in the form of video conference sessions and the possibility to ask questions by phone and e-mail. Using our experiences from many past candidates, the homework is concentrated on the subjects which tend to require the most help. Both procedural and substantive aspects are covered and we integrated also the claim analysis part of the Foundation paper from the start in this training. Candidates will experience from the start how the gained knowledge can be used in an efficient way in order to pass the Foundation paper. The Foundation paper syllabus has been divided into EPC and PCT modules. The course is based around a strict homework schedule, which indicates the modules to be studied.

This course primarily targets candidates preparing for the Foundation paper of the New EQE in 2025. This course is also suitable as a first step for candidates preparing for the D paper of the "old EQE" in 2026, to be complemented with our D Distance Learning course in 2025 to get from basic level to Main Exam level.

Enroll

Start date

Duration

Location

14-06-2024

13 Days

Online training

For a thorough understanding of the introduction to the Foundation Paper as part of the New EQE, including its relationship with the current/old EQE format, please consult "Navigating the EQE format changes" overview prepared by epi. To access regulations and notices pertaining to the EQE, please visit the official website of EPO.

Brochure & Schedule

A detailed brochure of our Foundation Distance Learning course is available here.

A provisional schedule of this course is available here.

The following topics are covered

EPC Procedural

Foundation paper details and overview of the New EQE

How to answer legal questions

Introduction to EPC

Time periods, remedies, payment of fees

Right to file, filing, filing date, filing formalities

Search opinion, publication

Examination, amendments

Opposition, appeal

Rights conferred by patent, revocation

Representation and other common provisions

Exercises

Questions on EPC subjects

PCT Procedural

Introduction to PCT

Time periods, remedies

Right to file, filing, filing date, filing formalities

International search, Supplementary international search

International publication, International preliminary examination

National phase, Euro-PCT

Exercises

Questions on PCT subjects

EPC Substantive – claim analysis

Claim interpretation,

Patentability, industrial application

State of the art, novelty, inventive step

Unity, disclosure

Amendments

Exercises

Questions on EPC subjects

Materials

4 books with presentations on EPC procedural, PCT procedural and EPC substantive

Full set of flowcharts

L-book and EPC Reference book

Discount on the Topic-Related Index book and PCT Cross-Referenced book

Course fee

Foundation Distance Learning online (EQE 2025): € 1.890

Registration fee and VAT information

An administrative fee of € 125 is charged for every booking. If more than one course is booked at the same time, only one administrative fee will be charged

All fees are excluding 21% VAT

When to register?

We recommend that candidates enroll at least two weeks before the course start date. However, we also accept enrollments that come in later under the following conditions:

Conditions for Physical Course Materials

This course includes physical course materials typically shipped about 2 weeks before the course start date. Registrations received within 1 week of the course starting date may not guarantee timely delivery of course materials. Please note that digital copies of the course material are not provided, even if the physical shipment is delayed.