tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post4022238892817327696..comments2024-02-29T16:27:16.015+01:00Comments on Salted Patent: EQE-disaster recovery planPete Pollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725722050785717803noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-80673718511453523602020-04-22T13:16:25.552+02:002020-04-22T13:16:25.552+02:00I am glad they made the decision now.
I am still ...I am glad they made the decision now. <br />I am still trying to figure out the consequences of "Given the prevailing, exceptional circumstances, and pursuant to Article 3(1) REE, anyone who so wishes will be allowed to enrol for the 2021 main examination, provided that the conditions laid down in Article 11 REE are fulfilled." <br />I assume it means that as no PE was held, then it is Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-17888242329814816642020-04-22T09:18:45.373+02:002020-04-22T09:18:45.373+02:00No European qualifying examination (pre-examinatio...No European qualifying examination (pre-examination or main examination consisting of papers A, B, C and D) will be held in 2020. <br />Communication from the Supervisory Board of the EQE<br />http://documents.epo.org/projects/babylon/eponot.nsf/0/49492721c255256ec125854c00498eac/$FILE/SB_communication%2020_04_EN.pdf <br /><br />Decision of the Supervisory Board<br />http://documents.epo.org/Mikkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593473608933073855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-35068594380677663792020-04-02T20:54:06.196+02:002020-04-02T20:54:06.196+02:00I really don't agree with this approach. It ha...I really don't agree with this approach. It has to be fair to all candidates that are affected this year. This is surely the basic principle that all EPI and EPO members must adhere to. <br /><br />You need to provide something for all candidates and not just select one set of candidates but completely ignore the other set of candidates. <br /><br />It has to be fair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-83589966267970278322020-04-02T11:43:35.647+02:002020-04-02T11:43:35.647+02:00It is a joint epi/EPO exam, not just the EPO. Basi...It is a joint epi/EPO exam, not just the EPO. Basically, the epi is publicly supporting this as something which is also in line with the current regulations. See separate post: https://saltedpatent.blogspot.com/2020/04/eqe2020-in-september-if-possible.htmlPete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-20348579597050799722020-04-02T11:40:33.838+02:002020-04-02T11:40:33.838+02:00See separate post. I have also included some of th...See separate post. I have also included some of the main points of the letter: https://saltedpatent.blogspot.com/2020/04/eqe2020-in-september-if-possible.htmlPete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-51246191125606735762020-04-02T10:53:38.514+02:002020-04-02T10:53:38.514+02:00Personally, pre-EQE is the easiest exam to organis...Personally, pre-EQE is the easiest exam to organise, mark and for candidates to do. It can be taken now via online. <br /><br />Paper D should move towards multiple choice format too this year to help smooth things and ease marking pressures. JCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-35344361501691973912020-04-02T10:49:07.209+02:002020-04-02T10:49:07.209+02:00By allowing pre-EQEs candidates to pass and not pr...By allowing pre-EQEs candidates to pass and not provide anything for main EQEs, the EPO is basically saying that main EQEs are not affected at all. A slap in the face! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-25973807994894276912020-04-02T10:48:20.571+02:002020-04-02T10:48:20.571+02:00I'm sorry, I think there should still be some ...I'm sorry, I think there should still be some sort of fairness for main EQE candidates. Why should pre-EQE skip the exams but there is nothing for main candidates. Those who are eligible to take EQEs this year had to go through passing pre-EQEs. Its totally not fair to allow pre-EQEs candidates a free pass and give nothing for main EQEs candidates. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-90667719538245653462020-03-31T13:54:16.227+02:002020-03-31T13:54:16.227+02:00The epi has sent a letter to the EPO, with their p...The epi has sent a letter to the EPO, with their proposed timetables - interesting is their mention of not holding the Pre-Exam: https://patentepi.org/assets/uploads/documents/news/200324_epi-letter-to-EPO-President_2020-EQE.pdfPete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-64864281029171186762020-03-29T19:02:43.940+02:002020-03-29T19:02:43.940+02:00This is sensible. It's clear there will be no ...This is sensible. It's clear there will be no exam for at least 6 months so little point in continue to revise now. It's questionable we get a date this year. <br /><br />You will end up getting very bored of revision when there is a date or burn yourself out when you need to ramp up revision. <br /><br />Better not to do any revision at all until there is a date. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-46660448995295193812020-03-28T14:50:19.224+01:002020-03-28T14:50:19.224+01:00There is no point studying if you are not motivate...There is no point studying if you are not motivated. A lot of people need a deadline to focus - if so, then do something else completely until you have a date. Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-46727290929552778552020-03-28T13:27:50.165+01:002020-03-28T13:27:50.165+01:00Some of these do work but there is no motivation t...Some of these do work but there is no motivation to continue revision with no end date. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-22923807358553070792020-03-26T17:20:19.222+01:002020-03-26T17:20:19.222+01:00In some of the discussions, the latest courses and...In some of the discussions, the latest courses and latest books are seen to be the key to success (don't believe all the marketing :-)<br />Following a course or having a particular book is no guarantee of success. Not following a course or having a different book does not mean that you have no chance. <br />A good course allows you to be most efficient with your time as you are guided Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-74001789184132328822020-03-26T16:55:13.663+01:002020-03-26T16:55:13.663+01:00And many of these firms also use the "dog-eat...And many of these firms also use the "dog-eat-dog" way of selecting partners after qualification. Several associate partners are nominated to fight it out for a single slot. Thankfully, there are many (newer) forms abandoning these gladiator-style approaches.Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-10280513376918825842020-03-26T16:21:28.092+01:002020-03-26T16:21:28.092+01:00"firms take on 2 or 3 candidates, put them th..."firms take on 2 or 3 candidates, put them through a standard training, but with the intention of only keeping 1"<br /><br />I also know firms who take this approach and it is such a terrible/shocking attitude to have towards your employees (who would have been working at least 3 years at the firm).<br /><br />This is why there is such outcry form candidates as so much is at stake for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-67185584670037169532020-03-26T16:15:57.807+01:002020-03-26T16:15:57.807+01:00Although to some extent I agree with this, we all ...Although to some extent I agree with this, we all know that the "real" work requires a much more rounded candidate. Candidates who are approachable to talk to inventors at all levels are required. They need to be commercially minded having the ability to see and advise clients based on their commercial interest. <br /><br />Presentation skills, management skills and teamwork skills are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-19083373277522949692020-03-26T14:35:33.699+01:002020-03-26T14:35:33.699+01:00Practical training under supervision of a European...Practical training under supervision of a European Patent Attorney is also a requirement to take the EQE, so there is an assumption that some training has occurred. Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-14815479952587476242020-03-26T14:30:19.339+01:002020-03-26T14:30:19.339+01:00I am not sure that can be changed easily. It happe...I am not sure that can be changed easily. It happens quite widely, not just in the UK - firms take on 2 or 3 candidates, put them through a standard training, but with the intention of only keeping 1. The candidates know this - they are hoping to be the 1. This seems unfair, but over the years, I have seen a small percentage of candidates who are permanently in a state of training, with excuses Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-8731621725746948232020-03-26T12:26:20.975+01:002020-03-26T12:26:20.975+01:00The postponment/cancellations of the EQEs is very ...The postponment/cancellations of the EQEs is very unfortunate this year but it has also raised a broader question. <br /><br />I've been reading through all the blogs on IPKAT, DeltaPatents and this blog. Its clear to me that candidates are not being properly supported throughout the profession. For example, I know many UK firms don't adequately support their trainees development. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-84669933934723399242020-03-23T22:04:48.058+01:002020-03-23T22:04:48.058+01:00I assume that there is no communication because th...I assume that there is no communication because they are still considering the options, and the consequences of these options. They take their EQE tasks very seriously, but they only do that part time (and often in their own time) - so they are probably busy dealing with their work and home situations at the moment. They also have to prepare papers and organise for EQE 2021. Pete Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914699133722171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-4784263314247607492020-03-23T21:31:40.225+01:002020-03-23T21:31:40.225+01:00There are so many people involved in the EQE, and ...There are so many people involved in the EQE, and virtually all of them are in confinement today. So, obviously, there will not be an announcement before the end of this nightmare (probably in May, I would say).frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-76211303526390032272020-03-23T20:43:40.469+01:002020-03-23T20:43:40.469+01:00Why is the supervisory board so slow. Please give ...Why is the supervisory board so slow. Please give us some announcement even if it is to say that no exams are held in the next 4-6 months.<br /><br />Their lack of response and no communication ever since 5th March has been terrible.<br /><br /> Do they care about the candidates? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-47592205920201651892020-03-22T23:33:00.598+01:002020-03-22T23:33:00.598+01:00It will be extremely unfair if they allow candida...It will be extremely unfair if they allow candidates to pass pre EQE for free. I know its only pre EQE but I still had to work for it last year to have the right to do the main EQE papers. What does this say about pre EQE exams. Why not scrap it for all future years or replace it with something else if we are allowing candidates free passes for pre EQE. <br /><br />Either both set of candidates Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-74221027256764608152020-03-22T23:19:34.679+01:002020-03-22T23:19:34.679+01:00Unfortunately my employer is a small firm and have...Unfortunately my employer is a small firm and have no more resources to support me. Everything I do now and beyond will be just me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777415855032868397.post-73160165954120612342020-03-22T23:18:14.938+01:002020-03-22T23:18:14.938+01:00I'm sorry. I don't think its fair to allow...I'm sorry. I don't think its fair to allow pre EQE candidates to pass and give nothing to main EQE candidates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com