Foundation Distance Learning

This course is based on the 13-day Foundation Integrated Training course, the first training course of its kind in Europe which reduces the legal syllabus of the EQE to focus solely on the Foundation paper of the New EQE. It offers the benefits of DeltaPatents training and materials without attending the sessions in the Netherlands. Instead of face-to-face contact, access to a knowledgeable tutor is in the form of video conference sessions and the possibility to ask questions by phone and e-mail. Using our experiences from many past candidates, the homework is concentrated on the subjects which tend to require the most help. Both procedural and substantive aspects are covered and we integrated also the claim analysis part of the Foundation paper from the start in this training. Candidates will experience from the start how the gained knowledge can be used in an efficient way in order to pass the Foundation paper. The Foundation paper syllabus has been divided into EPC and PCT modules. The course is based around a strict homework schedule, which indicates the modules to be studied.
This course primarily targets candidates preparing for the Foundation paper of the New EQE in 2025. This course is also suitable as a first step for candidates preparing for the D paper of the “old EQE” in 2026, to be complemented with our D Distance Learning course in 2025 to get from basic level to Main Exam level.

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The EQE 2026 course is expected to be scheduled to take place between Q2 2025 and Q1 2026. If you would like to be notified once the course dates are confirmed, please click the “I’m Interested” button above and provide your contact information. We will ensure you receive updates promptly.

Brochure & Schedule

A detailed brochure of our Foundation Distance Learning course for EQE 2025 is available here.

You can find the provisional schedule for Group 1 and Group 2 in the course for EQE 2025 respectively.

The following topics are covered

EPC Procedural

Foundation paper details and overview of the New EQE
How to answer legal questions
Introduction to EPC
Time periods, remedies, payment of fees
Right to file, filing, filing date, filing formalities
Search opinion, publication
Examination, amendments
Opposition, appeal
Rights conferred by patent, revocation
Representation and other common provisions

Exercises

Questions on EPC subjects

PCT Procedural

Introduction to PCT
Time periods, remedies
Right to file, filing, filing date, filing formalities
International search, Supplementary international search
International publication, International preliminary examination
National phase, Euro-PCT

Exercises

Questions on PCT subjects

EPC Substantive – claim analysis

Claim interpretation,
Patentability, industrial application
State of the art, novelty, inventive step
Unity, disclosure
Amendments

Exercises

Questions on EPC subjects

Materials

4 books with presentations on EPC procedural, PCT procedural and EPC substantive
Full set of flowcharts
L-book and EPC Reference book
Discount on the Topic-Related Index book and PCT Cross-Referenced book

Course fee

Foundation Distance Learning online (EQE 2025): € 1.890

Registration fee and VAT information

An administrative fee of € 125 is charged for every booking. If more than one course is booked at the same time, only one administrative fee will be charged
All fees are excluding 21% VAT

When to register?

We recommend that candidates enroll at least two weeks before the course start date. However, we also accept enrollments that come in later under the following conditions:

Conditions for Physical Course Materials

This course includes physical course materials typically shipped about 2 weeks before the course start date. Registrations received within 1 week of the course starting date may not guarantee timely delivery of course materials. Please note that digital copies of the course material are not provided, even if the physical shipment is delayed.