This course comprises 26 recorded lectures in which expert examiners present their CPC technical fields.

The lectures are based on the presentations delivered during the CPC field-specific trainings that took place in 2018 in The Hague and in 2019 in Munich. The events were aimed at staff who use the CPC in classification at national offices in both member states and non-member states.

The course looks at six real-life cases, each of which we plan to discuss in two virtual classrooms. In the first VC for each case we will analyse the case and the strategy, and in the second we will discuss the solutions proposed. Each case will focus on a particular tool in EPOQUE Net, and you will be asked to carry out searches using these tools.

The cases are uploaded in the course room so that you can prepare for the VCs. You should familiarise yourself with the case and draw up a solution for it. We will then compare your solution with the solutions provided by the tutors and the other participants.

You should also watch the relevant videos (see the respective sections) in advance.

This blended e-learning course addresses the preparation for the EQE pre-examination. The on-line training material contains in-depth articles, case studies, quizzes to test your knowledge and previous examinations. Experienced epi tutors support you in a discussion forum as well as in live virtual classroom sessions.

The fee of EUR 350,- covers the participation in the course.

Online registration

The EPO's Examination Matters conference has become the meeting place for patent attorneys prosecuting applications before the EPO. This course offers access to four interactive webinars, covering topics selected from the most popular at the 2019 conference.

The fee of EUR 100 covers all four one-hour virtual classroom sessions.

This course room offers access to two videos giving an overview of the main changes to the Guidelines and their impact on formalities and examiner procedures.

This course room offers access to material covering topics related to the substantive European patent law applicable specifically to healthcare and EPO's approach to examining patent applications in this field.