The M1-paper of the new EQE is an entirely new paper without a clear equivalent in the classic EQE. Therefore, an entirely new course has been designed in order to prepare candidates for this paper.
The course builds on the knowledge and skills that candidates have developed with respect to EPC-substantive topics in their preparations for Part 2 of the Foundation Module. This course is aimed at providing insight into how to tackle the M1 paper.
The course focuses on how to deal with the types of questions that can be expected in the two different parts of the exam. For M1 Part 1, we will look into how to deal with the questions on substantive aspects and the new type of questions that test a holistic insight into the European patent system. In relation to M1 Part 2, the basics of claim drafting from scratch, amending and defending claims and analysis and argumentation with respect to validity of claims are discussed.
This course is aimed at candidates who passed the Foundation Module of the EQE in 2025 and plan to take the M1-paper in 2026. We strongly advise candidates to prepare for papers M1 and M2 in the same year.
Nyske Blokhuis is an experienced tutor for the EQE. Her current focus is on the substantive papers of the EQE (A, B, C) and the New EQE (F-Part 2, M1, M3). She is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Mechanical engineering and materials technology.
Jelle Hoekstra is a tutor for the Foundation, all Main Exam Papers and IP Administrators’ courses. He is a European Patent Attorney. Jelle is author of the book “Methodology for Paper C” and of the book “References to the European Patent Convention”.