EQELIBRIUM is creating a knowledge-sharing community of European Patent Attorneys and EQE Candidates by coupling the best tutors with candidates on their path to pass the European Qualifying Examination.
EQELIBRIUM complements and builds on CEIPI basic knowledge and methodology. We recommend combining EQELIBRIUM with CEIPI training to guarantee an effective and holistic preparation for the EQE.
Attending CEIPI preparation courses and participating in EQELIBRIUM Passport Program introduce the participants to both CEIPI methodology and practical approach and EQELIBRIUM complementary individual approach.
EQELIBRIUM Passport is pragmatic and hands-on, using the knowledge and experience of our tutors to optimise your preparation. After reviewing initial methodologies, we build up your skills and knowledge using selected old exams and exercises under exam-like conditions. This is optimum preparation for both first-time sitters and resitters because you learn to efficiently manage new aspects and unfamiliar issues found in each exam. We provide individual feedback to fine-tune your progress, and group discussions to consider the insights of others.
Year 0-2
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Find your own supervisor
When starting your EQE journey, you have to choose your own supervisor. You are obliged to have full-time experience as a trainee.
It is necessary to have one year of experience when sitting the F paper and 2 years when sitting the Main Exam.
EQELIBRIUM can help you find a supervisor and a place where you can gain your full-time experience.
If you have any doubts just contact us.
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CEIPI Basic Training in European Patent Law
EQELIBRIUM recommends CEIPI Basic Training as a beginning of the EQE preparation journey.
Basic Training is a unique opportunity to get the legal and practical knowledge needed in a European Patent Attorney professional life, and to build a strong foundation for the EQE preparation.
Courses are available all over Europe, and last for a maximum of 2 years.
Year 2-3
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EPO EQE Paper F on-line training
This e-learning course addresses the preparation for the EQE Paper F.
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.
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EQELIBRIUM New Passport Paper F Track
EQELIBRIUM New Passport Paper F Track includes both on-line sessions and in-person Camps.
You will attend two on-line sessions and one Mock Camps per module. Each on-line session will be 2-3 teaching hours, and the Mock Camps will be 12 teaching hours split over 2 days. You will make selected old exams and exercises between the sessions under exam-like conditions.
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CEIPI Seminar preparing for the EQE Paper F
The goal of the CEIPI Seminar preparing for the EQE Paper F is to let the candidates gain a basic knowledge on how to solve the EQE Paper F papers.
During the camp, candidates will solve several Paper F based tasks and real Paper F exams. This camp is focused on a group work of the candidates, discussion, and looking for their own way of understanding and solving both legal and claim analysis Paper F questions.
Year 3-4
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CEIPI Introductory Main Exam "Methodology" courses
This is the first step for preparation to the Main Exam recommended by EQELIBRIUM.
The courses aim to set the candidates as early as possible “on the track” for preparing for the EQE (main examination) and bringing them to the required level for the CEIPI preparatory seminars to be held later in the autumn.
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EQELIBRIUM Passport A-D, M2 Tracks
EQELIBRIUM New Passport programme is divided into two types of activities: EQELIBRIUM Passport on-line sessions and EQELIBRIUM Passport Camps.
Five separate tracks will be available for EQE Main Exam: Paper A Track, Paper B Track, Paper C Track, Paper D/M2 Track, corresponding to the exam parts.
Two times per Track module, we will meet on-line using Google Meets. In-person meetings, called EQELIBRIUM New Passport Mock Camps, will take place once per module. During each module, at least three exams will be typed by each candidate, checked, and discussed with tutors in groups or individually.
After completing EQELIBRIUM New Passport Program, you will be equipped with your own customised and flexible attack plan for each EQE exam.
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CEIPI Main Exam Preparatory Seminars
CEIPI is organizing two 5-day seminars preparing for papers A+B, C and for paper D of the European Qualifying Examination. These seminars take place in Strasbourg.
They comprise exercises and mock exams in the form of papers from former EQEs.
The seminar for papers A+B 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.
The seminar for paper C will deal with the following topics: drafting both a notice of opposition and a response to client questions.
The Seminar for paper D 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 and practice the different approaches needed to tackle the questions of Part D1 as well as the more extensive question of part D2, and practise these techniques.