REPRESENTATION
CEIPI
European patents - Strasbourg seminars to prepare for the EQE 2005, 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) 2005.
Participants are expected to have reached an advanced stage in their own preparations for the examination. To this end, introductory courses for Papers C and D will be held in Strasbourg on 30 September and 1 October 2004.
The working texts for the seminar are largely based on past EQE papers. Both seminars will incorporate papers from EQE 2004.
The Paper D seminars are for those intending to sit the examination in 2005.
The seminar on legal questions will be held twice in 2005, from 10 to 14 January and from 7 to 11 February. Applicants may indicate a preferred week, but course allocation will be at CEIPI's discretion.
The seminar aims 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 seminar on Papers A, B and C will be held from 25 to 29 January 2005.
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 2004 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 ABC 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. Those enrolling for the first time will be given precedence over those wishing to repeat the courses. The closing date for receipt of all applications is 25 October 2004.
The fee for each seminar is EUR 790. Part AB alone costs EUR 570; Part C alone costs EUR 430.
To enrol, or obtain further information, please contact:
Rosemarie Blott or Isabelle Meyer
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
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