EQE Pre-Exam Practice Questions - EPO EQE Pre-Examination (European Qualifying Examination) Exam - EQE Pre-Exam Practice Questions - EPO EQE Pre-Examination (European Qualifying Examination) Exam

Question 1

A European patent application is filed at the EPO. Under Article 80 EPC and Rule 40, what is the minimum that must be present for a date of filing to be accorded?

An indication that a European patent is sought, information identifying the applicant or allowing contact, and a description or reference to a previously filed application A complete set of claims and payment of the filing fee A signed power of attorney and the search fee A translation into all three official EPO languages

Correct Answer:

An indication that a European patent is sought, information identifying the applicant or allowing contact, and a description or reference to a previously filed application

Question 2

An applicant filed a first application at a national office on 3 March 2024. By when must a European patent application claiming priority from that first filing be filed to validly benefit from the priority date under Article 87 EPC?

Within 6 months, i.e. by 3 September 2024 Within 12 months, i.e. by 3 March 2025 Within 18 months, i.e. by 3 September 2025 Within 31 months, i.e. by 3 October 2026

Correct Answer:

Within 12 months, i.e. by 3 March 2025

Question 3

Within what period after the mention of the grant of a European patent is published in the European Patent Bulletin may any person file an opposition under Article 99 EPC?

Two months Four months Nine months Twelve months

Correct Answer:

Nine months

Question 4

A decision of an Examining Division refusing a European patent application is notified on 10 April 2026. Under Article 108 EPC, what are the deadlines for the notice of appeal and the statement of grounds?

Notice of appeal and grounds both within 9 months of notification Notice of appeal within 1 month and grounds within 2 months of notification Notice of appeal within 4 months and grounds within 6 months of notification Notice of appeal within 2 months and grounds within 4 months of notification

Correct Answer:

Notice of appeal within 2 months and grounds within 4 months of notification

Question 5

Under Rule 70 EPC, the request for examination of a European patent application must be filed within which period?

Six months of the date on which the European Patent Bulletin mentions the publication of the European search report Two months of the filing date Nine months of the priority date Twelve months of the date of grant

Correct Answer:

Six months of the date on which the European Patent Bulletin mentions the publication of the European search report

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