M3 is the final substantive paper and involves claim drafting, amending and defending claims and attacking claims. While some skills that are tested in the three parts of M3 are similar to those tested in the papers A, B and C of the classic EQE, the exam cases in M3 are expected to be quite different in terms of setting, structure and expected advisory skills. We therefore strongly advise resitters to take a dedicated M3 course in order to be well prepared as the exam.
The course builds on the knowledge and skills that candidates have developed with respect to EPC-substantive topics in their preparations for F, M1 and M2. Special attention will be given to the different contexts in which the cases of the three parts of M3 could be set.
The course is focused on building practical skills as can be expected in the exam. Cases play a key role in the course programme. The course is designed to be highly interactive, so it is expected that for the online sessions participants will turn their cameras on and participate actively.
This course is aimed at candidates who plan to sit the M3 paper in 2027. We strongly advise candidates to prepare for papers M3 and M4 in the same year.
Nyske Blokhuis is an experienced tutor for the EQE. Her current focus is on the substantive papers of the 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 senior tutor in various courses on the European Patent Convention (EPC). He is a European Patent Attorney. Jelle is author of the book “References to the European Patent Convention”.