Education and Training
Through the Professional Education Committee (PEC), epi is committed to helping its students to pass the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), and to maintaining the high standard of that examination. epi also works to keep its members informed and educated.
In this section, you can learn more about:
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
This programme has been designed for epi members, paralegals and other professionals. What do the epi and other organisations offer you?
EPAC- European patent administration certification
The European patent administration certification (EPAC) has been designed to enable paralegals, patent administrators and formalities officers to demonstrate that they have the required knowledge and skills to deal independently and autonomously with the procedures associated with the filing, prosecution, grant and maintenance of European and international patent applications before the EPO, as well as post-grant procedures.
Call for Topics: Enhance epi Training & Events Portfolio
We are seeking input on valuable topics for European patent attorneys, EQE candidates, and professional representatives' staff to enhance epi training and events portfolio.
Your suggestions can be submitted via a form to improve epi trainings and events.
Learn more about the online training platform epi-learning and what it has to offer.
This section encompasses activities provided by epi to assist candidates to better prepare themselves for the EQE.
Learn more about the epi Tutorship, its aims and the different working fields of epi Tutors, Coaches and Speakers.
The Patent Profession in the EPC Contracting States
An overview of the Patent Profession and its requirements in the EPC Contracting States.