I started this blog in 2020, while preparing for the EQE main exams. After passing all exams for the first time with flying colours, I started supporting other candidates on their EQE journey.
Since then, I tutored more than 150 candidates regularly (on a weekly basis), including people from prestigious companies such as the EPO, Finnegan, Keltie LLP, Grünecker, Maiwald, Hoffmann Eitle, Barker Brettell, Brann AB, Laine IP, Bergenstråhle & Partners, Nestle, Kuhnen & Wacker, Betten & Resch, P&TS, Appleyard Lees, Onsagers, Abel+Imray, Simmons & Simmons, Clarke Modet, Pirelli, Adidas, Novo Nordisk, Knauf, tesa SE, Japan Tobacco International and Roche and held about 300 meetings as an EQE tutor.
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Paper D2 methodology and updated D2 table
The D2 methodology I learnt and used at the EQE are so amazing! It is seriously my favorite part, also to teach.
In this post, I am sharing the steps of this methodology and also an updated template (with more place for disclosures).
PCT applicant's guide in WISEflow
PCT Applicant's guide is already available from WISEflow, yaaay!
Fee tables for self study
Here is your homework for Paper D!
While it is nice to have tables that are already filled with all the time limits, taking the time and preparing your own tables is much more effective for studying.
Paper D basics
Are you a European Patent Attorney candidate enrolled for the EQE? Read my summary about Paper D and find out how marks are awarded.
Refresher: Entry into EP phase and R.161 EPC
Entry into the Euro-PCT phase comes up at almost every EQE, so I wrote a summary of this topic as a refresher. Good news: this post also includes printable PDFs that you all love.
Refresher: Opposition
When I was preparing for the Pre-exam and Paper D, I often had difficulties with the topic of opposition, so I wanted to provide you with a summary of this long and difficult topic.
Improvement ideas in a Paper D2
Paper D2 often asks you what kind of improvements you can do regarding the client’s applications and patents. I created a list of possible improvements that you might be able to use in a Paper D2.
Advent Calendar 2021
In this post I am sharing the content of my EQE Advent calendar with you that you could follow on LinkedIn from 1 December. If you missed any of the daily posts or would like to read them again, here you can find them all.
Calendar for EQE 2022
In EQE 2022, no calendars will be provided with the examination papers. The basis for calculating time limits are the days on which the EPO filing offices are closed as published in the Official Journal. So, I prepared the EQE calendars for you.
Time limit calculations
The majority of the EQE legal questions include at least one time limit calculation, usually even more. So, I prepared a summary and a list of the most important tips regarding time limit calculations.
D1 study tips
There are 25 weeks (about 6 months) left until Paper D 2022. Instead of just starting reading and doing random D1 questions, consider my suggestions that I am sharing in this post.
Refresher: EP validation
There is not a big focus on European Patent Validation in Paper D, but while not read a little refresher on the topic?
My printable materials
I have prepared a lot of tables, lists for myself for the EQE and I shared all of them here, on my blog with you, in different blog articles. To find them easier, I am sharing them again, in one place.
Feel free to print them all. If you found them useful, please consider donating (optional, of course:)).
If you have any feedback, I would be happy to hear them!
PCT time limits
PCT is many candidates’ weak point. To help, I have collected all PCT time limits for the EQE that you can also print for the exam.
Useful lists - PCT
I collected the list of ISA, IPEA and SISA authorities with relevant links. I also added the PCT publication languages and IP 5 offices.
You can also download a compact, printable pdf file for the EQE.
Refresher: Disclaimers
Disclaimers may also be a topic in the EQE, so I decided to revise it and prepare a summary hoping that it can be helpful for you as well.
Refresher: Partial priority
Partial priority can easily be a topic in this year’s Paper D, so I decided to revise it and prepare a summary hoping that it can be helpful for you as well.
Paper D in WISEflow
In this article I am demonstrating what method I use when doing a Paper D in the WISEflow system.
My template for Paper DII
As you probably know, Paper DII is about analysing a complex patent situation and giving advice to a client. This part will be worth 50 points in 2021. Click to see some useful sentences for the situation-as-is part and to download my timeline template.
Common Paper D mistakes
When doing previous papers, we often make mistakes. However, that is the point of preparation. We are supposed to make these mistakes, but only at the first time. See my list of my previous mistakes so that you can avoid making the same.
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