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EPC 2000
The 2008 EQE was based on EPC 2000 which
meant substantial extra work
for candidates, especially for Legal Paper DI. The
attached downloadable papers contain information about EPC 2000:
- EPC 2000 perspective (August 2007) discusses the extra workload created by EPC 2000, from the perspective of exam candidates, and attempted to predict how things would work out for the 2008 Exam.
- EPC
Notes contains general
information
about the coming into force of EPC 2000 (briefing notes for clients and
associates).
These papers are still of interest. They are
hyperlinked to facilitate on-screen
reading. Clicking on << returns to the list of contents.
One possibility is ABC the
first year followed by D (plus any re-sits) the next year. This has the
advantage of deferring the major effort required for legal so serious
legal preparation can begin as soon as ABC have been sat.
Another possibility is ABD the first year followed by C (plus any
re-sits) the next year. This will suit candidates who are well prepared
on legal and can get enough practice on AB at work, leaving serious
preparation for C as soon as ABD have been sat. Alternatively a first
sit of AD would allow good possibilities for preparing the next time
around for CD, both of which involve arguments
for and against patentability. No doubt candidates will find
other combinations to suit their personal situation.
See also
FAQ.
After the exam, keep going with your continuing professional development at least until the results are announced. The statistics show that it's not safe to assume you will succeed at your first attempt. If you have continued to make progress in the meantime, you will be much better equipped to face up to having to resit one or more papers.
If you were close to passing, the real question to ask yourself is not "where did you lose the few missing points?", but "where did you lose the other missing 50 points?"
If you have to re-sit all four papers, be aware that it's very difficult to fully succeed in one atttempt. Consider resitting only one, two or three papers.
If, after several attempts, you have only one paper to go, focus your attention on eliminating problems and set as your objective to safely exceed the pass mark.
If you are a PhD in your mid-40's and this is the first exam you ever failed, it would be counter-productive if you adopt the attitude that the exam is unreasonable or unfair. Think of resitting the exam in terms of an opportunity to achieve professional excellence.
Most benefit can be derived by your follow-up work after the courses, putting into practice what you have learnt as part of your exam preparation and adjusting your everyday work habits.
CEIPI-epi Decentralised Basic Training Course
This course provides regular group tutorials in many
European
cities over two years, designed to provide basic training in European
patent
law as a foundation for later specific exam preparation. Take advantage
of this opportunity to spread out your work load and begin working
together
with other trainees in your area. Details in EPOJ 4/2007.
Useful Tips
You'll find plenty of useful information about the
EQE at Mayall's
IP Links. Further information is available at the EQETOOLS BLOG.
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