EQE 2025: A strong step forward

Are you curious about the sweeping changes coming to the European Qualifying Examination (EQE)? In the first episode of our series on the modernised EQE, experts explain the changes made to the exam and how these improvements will transform the way candidates are trained and tested. Join us as we explore the highlights of EQE reform, delve into its goals and benefits and share what future EQE candidates can expect as they embark on their path to becoming qualified patent professionals!

Moderator: Andrew Hards, European Patent Attorney and EQE tutor

Guests:

Xavier Seuba, Principal Director Patent Intelligence, European Patent Office

Tiem Reijns, member of the EQE working group and Vice-President of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO

Further information:

All EQE 2025 podcasts (playlist) (open.spotify.com/playlist/7o9Q8FkqFZ0mbmBL2Ppv1W)

Learning resources for EQE and EPAC candidates (epo.org/en/learning/learning-resources-profile…)

Online "Preparing for EQE Paper F” course (epo.org/en/learning/events/pu01-2024)

EQE Guide for Preparation (epo.org/en/learning/learning-resources-profile…)

Learn more about the EQE (epo.org/en/learning/professional-hub/european-…)

Music credits:

Opening background music:
AudioCoffee, freesound.org/people/AudioCoffee/sounds/736804

Introductory/closing background sound for testimonial:

Ambient Crescendo 001B by nlux, freesound.org/s/620790; License: Attribution 4.0