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EQE and EPAC Candidates
Candidates preparing for the European qualifying examination (EQE) and the European patent administration certificationcan (EPAC) find all the information they need here.
Upcoming training courses and events
Live course on preparing for EQE Paper F (September to March)
Starting on 2 September 2024, this course covers all aspects of the EPC. It includes articles, quizzes and live sessions with tutors. There is also a forum where candidates and tutors can get together and exchange views.
Registration is open until 17 February 2025.
E-mail resources delivered to your inbox
NEW: Paper F brain-teasers
This is a set of questions designed for candidates preparing for the Paper F examination.
When you sign up to the brain-teasers mailing list, we will email you a question every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, along with the answer to the previous question.
Coffee-break questions
The coffee-break questions are being redrafted and we’re pausing our coffee-break service until the new questions are ready. In the meantime, why not check out our “Paper F brain-teasers”.
The coffee-break service will resume in the autumn; subscribe to our newsletter and ealerts to stay up to date.
Daily D questions
From October to December 2024, D-type questions were sent on a daily basis to subscribers. You can still find the questions and answers in an online course room.
European qualifying examination - Guide for preparation
In addition to official sources, this edition of the guide to preparing for the EQE draws on the experience of past candidates, as well as their tutors and supervisors.
E-learning resources
Browse and discover all e-learning resources provided by the EPO:
See also
The EPO recommends to also explore the following content: