EPAC Preparation Online Course

Venue

Online

Description

The epi is pleased to announce the third edition of the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC) examination preparation course, designed to help candidates prepare efficiently and cost-effectively for the EPAC exam.

Participants should be actively preparing for the EPAC exam and possess at least an intermediate level of understanding of the exam format and tested topics.

Course Structure:

The syllabus is divided into five modules, covered over five consecutive weeks starting in September and concluding just before the exam in October:

1. PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)
2. Common Provisions, Fees, and Remedies
3. Filing
4. Search, Examination, and Grant
5. Opposition and Appeal

Weekly Schedule:

• Open Questions: Sent at the beginning of each week.
• Live Sessions (see above): 2-hour online sessions with epi experts to discuss the week’s open questions and analysis methodology.
• Multiple-Choice Questions: Sent after each live session to reinforce the week's topics.

Study Commitment:

Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 1 hour of study per day.

Additional Support:

epi experts will be available for Q&A forum sessions for each module until the day before the exam.

Prepare effectively for the EPAC exam with expert guidance and a structured, intensive course designed to enhance your knowledge and exam readiness. Join us and take a significant step towards your European Patent Administration Certification.

Target group

• Paralegals
• Formalities Officers
• Patent Administrators

Organised by

• epi Education department 

Technical requirements
In order to attend the workshop participants need a computer with an internet browser and a high-speed broadband internet connection. For the live session, epi uses ZOOM. Security settings on local Firewalls need to be checked. In order to make full use of the live session, we recommend to use headsets.

To access to the sessions epi sends out the links and guidelines for participants shortly before the workshop starts.

Application and use of personal data

Please do not use capital letters when filling the online registration form. Please indicate only personal email addresses.

By registering for this event, you accept that all your personal data may be used by the epi and authorised third parties (e.g. EPO) to the extent necessary to provide services or content you have requested. Please note our leaflet on privacy policy regarding the processing of your personal data.  

Please note our "private policy" regarding the processing of your personal data. 

Working language

• English

Registration deadline

Registration is open until 30.08.2024 The order of receipt by epi will determine the attendance in case of over-subscription.