EQE

Pre-Exam 

12-day Pre-Exam Integrated
1-day Pre-Exam Legal Methodology 
2-day Pre-Exam Claim Analysis
Pre-Exam Distance Learning

Main Exam

Paper A
4-day Methodology Paper A and B
2-day Methodology Paper A

Paper B
4-day Methodology Paper A and B
2-day Methodology Paper B

Paper C
3-day Methodology Paper C
2-day Guided Exam Paper C
Correction of papers

Paper D
3-day Methodology Paper D
2-day Guided Exam Paper D
4-day Paper D Guided Trial run
Pre-Exam Distance Learning
Correction of papers

Training NL
1st year Pre-Exam training
2nd year Main Exam training


Integrated EQE training
(the Netherlands)

For candidates within easy travelling distance of the Dutch region, we offer a full 2-year integrated training program, covering the Pre-Exam and the Main Exam. Detailed information about the path, candidates will have to follow, 
can be found in the brochures in the adjacent column.
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1st year: Pre-Exam training 

The Pre-Exam comprises legal (D) and claim analysis (A/B) elements. The Pre-Exam Training for candidates in the Dutch region is integrated in one module "the Pre-Exam Integrated Training". Here we combine legal lectures with practice, from day 1. 
13-day Pre-Exam Integrated

This course covers the legal topics needed for the Pre-Exam. We will give a complete legal overview, using our unique flow-charts. Legal lectures will be alternated with practicing exams and exam questions. Candidates also have to make homework in between the sessions.

Course location
Online and/or Aristo Utrecht 
​Click here for time schedule EQE 2022
Please register before 15 April 2021
​ for the EQE 2022 Pre-Exam Training.
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​detailed brochure
Basic Legal for EPO examiners (EPO the Hague)

EPO examiners, interested in preparing thoroughly for the Pre-Exam, can either attend the Pre-Exam Integrated course in Utrecht (mentioned above), our Distance Learning course or the 12-day Pre-Exam Integrated course.

For more information, please contact DeltaPatents

2nd year: Main Exam training  

This training fully prepares the (Dutch) candidates for all papers of the EQE, especially those who sat and passed the Pre-Exam 2018. Candidates who passed an earlier Pre-exam or who are in the old EQE-system can also participate to prepare for the EQE 2019. This program contains of following modules:
D-Legal

Legal lectures will be cover legal changes in the EPC & PCT since the Pre-Exam, and the more advanced legal subjects such as entitlement, enforcement, and petition for review. The Ancillary Regulations will be covered, as well as a specially selected subset of case law. To gain confidence and experience in applying the law, students will have to rehearse the full range of legal subjects guided by a selection of approx. 250 exam-oriented questions. Candidates need to hand in their solution to 1 DI exam paper. This paper will be corrected and discussed during the 2-day Introductory session. After that, the answers have to be prepared at home and have to be handed in. A selection will be marked individually, and returned with comments and suggestions for improvement as to style and content. The answers and any unclear subjects will be discussed during the next session.

Course location 
Online and/or Aristo Utrecht 
​Click here for time schedule EQE 2022
Please register before 15 April 2021
​for the EQE 2021 Main Exam Training.
Exam training Paper D

This module focuses on using the knowledge in an efficient way in order to pass the exam, dealing with both the legal reasoning (formerly the DI part) and the legal opinion (formerly the DII part) sections. Particular emphasis is given to the legal opinion part of the exam. In a  2-day introductory session, our methodology for both the legal reasoning and the legal opinion will be detailed. The tactics will be practiced using two exam papers. Following the introductory sessions, the students have to prepare various EQE legal reasoning papers as well legal opinion papers at home and hand in their answers. The answers will be checked and marked by the tutor. During four half-day sessions the papers will be discussed with the group and feedback on the individual work will be given. After having discussed two exam papers, the students will follow a special exam training, where the tutor will lead them step-by-step through a legal opinion exam to improve the efficiency. All documents will be read together and students will give their solutions to parts of the exam.

Course location 
Online and/or Aristo Utrecht 
​Click here for time schedule EQE 2022
Please register before 15 April 2021
​for the EQE 2021 Main Exam Training.
Exam training Paper C

In a 3-day introductory session, the requirements for paper C will be detailed and tactics for handling the papers will be given. The tactics will be practiced using one EQE
​C paper and several short cases. Following the introductory session, the students have to prepare four C papers at home and hand in their answers. The answers will be checked and marked by the tutor. During four half-day sessions the papers will be discussed with the group and feedback on the individual work will be given. After having discussed two exam papers, the students will follow a special exam training, where the tutor will lead them step-by-step through an exam to improve the efficiency. All documents will be read together and students will give their solutions to parts of the exam. 

Course location 
Online and/or Aristo Utrecht 
Click here for time schedule EQE 2022
Please register before 15 April 2021
​for the EQE 2021 Main Exam Training
Exam training Paper A and B 

From the EQE 2017 all candidates have to sit the same exam for Paper A and Paper B. There is no distinction between E-M and Chemistry anymore. In a 3-day introductory session the requirements for paper A and B will be detailed and tactics for handling the papers will be given. The tactics will be practiced using cases, based on topics that are expected in the new format exam paper. Following the introductory session, the students have to prepare 4 EQE papers A and B at home and hand in their answers. The answers will be checked and marked by the tutor. During four half-day sessions the papers will be discussed with the group and feedback on the individual work will be given.

Course location 
Online and/or Aristo Utrecht 
Click here for time schedule EQE 2022
Please register before 15 April 2021
​for the EQE 2021 Main Exam Training
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​detailed brochure
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