REPRESENTATION
CEIPI/epi
European patents - Strasbourg seminars to prepare for the EQE 2004, involving the European Patent Office and European patent practitioners
Please note that early enrolment is advisable.
The Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI) is holding two seminars in Strasbourg to help candidates prepare for the European qualifying examination (EQE) 2004.
Participants are expected to have reached an advanced stage in their own preparations for the examination. To this end, an information get-together on Paper D will be held in Strasbourg on 29 September 2003.
The working texts for the seminar are largely based on past EQE papers. Both seminars will incorporate papers from EQE 2003.
The Paper D seminars, which may be attended once only, are for persons who intend to sit the examination in 2004.
The January seminar on Paper D (legal questions) will take place twice in 2004, on 13-17 and 26-30 of that month. Applicants may indicate a preferred week but course allocation will be at CEIPI's discretion.
The aim of the courses is to enable candidates to answer the legal questions substantively and within the time allowed. It serves as a final test for the EQE. The method involves independent work under the tutors' supervision, plus discussion of the answers. Candidates learn the different approaches needed to tackle the "small" questions and the "big" question, and practise these techniques.
The February seminar looks at Papers A, B and C and will be held from 16-20 February 2004.
The seminar will cover the following topics: drafting claims and drafting an introduction to the description in Paper A; replying to a communication and preparing an amended set of claims in Paper B; and drafting both notice of opposition and a response to client questions in Paper C. Participants will look at a past examination question related to each topic and find a solution under the guidance of a tutor. The problem/solution approach, priority, inadmissible amendments and prior use will also be included when considering Papers B and C. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the strategies discussed in doing the 2003 A, B and C papers under mock examination conditions. Various approaches and suggested solutions will then be presented and discussed in the light of the Examiners' Report.
The seminars' European character is reflected in the international mix of tutors and participants. Group-based work ensures discussion between the two. Participants are required to know one of the EPO's official languages (English, French or German).
The February seminar will have groups for chemical and non-chemical subject-matter in each official language.
Participant numbers are limited to ensure proper discussion between tutors and the group.
Enrolment conditions: Applications to CEIPI will be treated on a first come, first served basis. If the courses are oversubscribed, names will be put on a waiting list. The closing date for receipt of all applications is 15 October 2003.
The fee for each course (EUR 790) includes a reception on the first evening and lunch for four days.
To enrol, or obtain further information, please contact:
Madame Rosemarie Blott or
Madame Marie Proust
CEIPI Section Internationale
Université Robert Schuman
Boîte Postale 68
F 67046 Strasbourg cedex
Tel. : (+33 0) 3 88 14 45 92
Fax : (+33 0) 3 88 14 45 94
Application and information via e-mail: seminarEQE@urs.u-strasbg.fr
See also www.ceipi.edu