EQE Paper A courses

Paper A

This paper is part of the main-exam and tests the candidate’s ability to draft claims and the introductory part of a European patent application.

DeltaPatents continues to provide Paper A training courses until the complete implementation of the new EQE in 2027, at which point the Papers A, B, C, and D will cease to exist. We are currently in the process of developing training courses for the papers M1 – M4 in the New EQE format. These courses will be made available one year prior to the introduction of the corresponding papers M to the EQE.

For a thorough understanding of the introduction to 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.

We offer EQE training in English, German and French. Please scroll down to find the courses available in German and French.

Paper A Methodology

The 2-day course aims to give candidates an insight into how to handle paper A (drafting) of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). By the end of the course the candidates will have learnt how to analyse the clients letter and prior art and how to define novel, inventive and clear claims which provide the client with maximum protection in the context of paper A. Candidates will be able to identify important hints in the papers leading to the intended solution, and will be able to draft claims and an introductory description in a structured manner for paper A. Where relevant, we will use WISEflow, giving candidates the opportunity to get familiar with the system used during the e-EQE.

Start date
Duration
Location
9-12-2024
2 Days
Copenhagen
20-01-2025
2 Days
Online training
Mock Exam A

Practice a few weeks before the real exam in order to adjust your method, on papers as close as possible to the final exam. Get an evaluation on your level for each paper, thanks to a personalized marking of each paper, comments and advices from the tutor, in particular on the methodology used and the structure of your answer.
Based on the outcome, make final adjustments to your methodology before the exam.
Please note that we will use WISEflow for this course.

Start date
Duration
Location
5-02-2025
1 Day
Online training
Main Exam Paper AB – EIPEF

In this course candidates will learn how to sit Paper A and Paper B. For Paper A, candidates will have learnt how to analyse the clients letter and prior art and how to define novel, inventive and clear claims which provide the client with maximum protection in the context of paper A. Candidates will be able to identify important hints in the papers leading to the intended solution, and will be able to draft claims and an introductory description in a structured manner for paper A.
For Paper B, candidates will have learnt how to analyse the prior art, client’s letter, the application as filed and the communication to define novel, inventive and clear claims which provide the client with maximum protection. Candidates will be able to amend the claims, and to answer the communication.

Aufgabe A Kurse auf Deutsch

Aufgabe A Methodik

Dieser zweitägige Kurs soll den Teilnehmern einen Einblick in den Umgang mit der Aufgabe A (Ausarbeitung ​einer Anmeldung) der Europäischen Eignungsprüfung (EEP) geben. Am Ende des Kurses werden die Kandidaten gelernt haben, wie man den Brief des Mandanten und den Stand der Technik analysiert und wie man neue, erfinderische und klare Ansprüche definiert, die dem Mandanten maximalen Schutz im Rahmen der Aufgabe A bieten. Die Kandidaten werden am Ende des Kurses in der Lage sein, wichtige Hinweise in den Aufgaben zu identifizieren, die zu der beabsichtigten Lösung führen, und sie können Ansprüche und eine einleitende Beschreibung strukturiert für Aufgabe A entwerfen. Wo es sinnvoll ist, werden wir WISEflow  verwenden, so haben Sie die Möglichkeit, sich mit dem System vertraut zu machen, das während der e-EQE verwendet wird.

Start date
Duration
Location
13-01-2025
2 Days
Online training

EQE Epreuve A en français

EQE Epreuve A

Ce cours intensif de 2 jours et demi a pour but de donner aux participants les moyens de réussir l’épreuve A (rédaction d’une demande) de l’EQE.A la suite de ce cours, les participants seront armés pour analyser l’art antérieur et la lettre du client afin de définir des revendications nouvelles, inventives et claires fournissant au client une protection maximale pour l’épreuve A. Les candidats seront capables d’identifier des indices importants dans les épreuves, conduisant à la solution attendue, et pourront rédiger des revendications et une description de manière structurée pour l’épreuve A. 

Le cas échéant, nous utiliserons WISEflow, ce qui vous permettra de vous familiariser avec le système utilisé pendant l’e-EQE.

Examen Blanc A

S’entraîner 1 à 2 mois avant l’examen pour peaufiner sa méthode sur des examens proches de l’examen final. Pouvoir évaluer son niveau aux différentes épreuves grâce à une correction et des commentaires personnalisés du tuteur, en particulier sur la méthode utilisée par le candidat et la structure de sa réponse. Pouvoir ajuster sa méthode avant l’examen final. 

Le cas échéant, nous utiliserons WISEflow, ce qui vous permettra de vous familiariser avec le système utilisé pendant l’e-EQE.

Start date
Duration
Location
28-01-2025
1 Day
Online training

“This course gives me a structured method to topics that many people think could not be solved with a method. This is a very good reason to attend this course.”

Who is DeltaPatents?

We have more than 20 years of experience in EQE training. This provides a solid basis for our extensive range of IP courses. Our training courses focus on giving insight and understanding, and ensuring that the acquired knowledge can be practically applied.

At DeltaPatents we thoroughly train and guide our tutors. For our tutors, training is a more than a profession; it is mastered by teamwork. As our tutors spend most of their time preparing and giving courses, they are very experienced and knowledgeable. We take feedback of attendants seriously and act on it. For us, quality and customer satisfaction are essential.

Meet the tutors

Jessica Kroeze is a tutor for the Main Exam Paper A and B courses. She is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Physical-Organic Chemistry.

 

 

Meilof Veeningen

Meilof Veeningen is a tutor for the Main Exam Papers A and B. He is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Computer Science.

 

 

Nico CordesNico Cordes is a tutor for the Foundation and Main Exam Paper A, B and C courses, also in German language. He is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Electrical Engineering.

 

Jelle HoekstraJelle 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” (www.hoekstradoc.nl).

 

Grégory BaqueGrégory Baque is a tutor for the Foundation and all Main Exam Papers in French language, as well as mock exams for all papers in French and English. He is author of the book “CBE-PCT”.

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