Paper A Methodology

The 2-day course aims to give candidates an insight into how to handle paper A (drafting) of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). By the end of the course the candidates will have learnt how to analyse the clients letter and prior art and how to define novel, inventive and clear claims which provide the client with maximum protection in the context of paper A. Candidates will be able to identify important hints in the papers leading to the intended solution, and will be able to draft claims and an introductory description in a structured manner for paper A. Where relevant, we will use WISEflow, giving candidates the opportunity to get familiar with the system used during the e-EQE.

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Course Updates

The last Paper A Methodology Course session for EQE 2025 is scheduled for 20-21 January 2025.

Looking ahead to EQE 2026, the course is expected to run from September/October 2025 to January 2026, with registration opening around April 2025. Participants will have the option to attend either online or on-site (Copenhagen or London), providing flexibility to suit their preferences.

If you would like to be notified once the course dates for EQE 2026 are confirmed, please click the “I’m Interested” button above and provide your contact information. We will ensure you receive updates promptly.

Brochure

A detailed brochure of this course for EQE 2025 is available here.

The following topics are covered

claim categories and claim interpretation
claim features – claiming by function or parameter
clarity
essential features for inventive step and enablement
selection inventions
Practicing the legal background with short cases
Finding the invention: eliminating options, finding commonalities and essential features, determining effects
Drafting the independent claim(s): finding the formulation for the claims
Drafting dependent claims
Drafting the introductory part of the description
Practice the A 2017 exam paper

Materials

A book with sheets on A Methodology
Short cases from both technical fields to get familiar with chemistry as well as electricity-mechanics aspects of the papers
Model solution for paper A 2017
Where relevant, we will use WISEflow, giving you the opportunity to get familiar with the system used during the e-EQE

Course fee

2-day Paper A Methodology online: € 1.055
2-day Paper A Methodology onsite in Europe: € 1.260

Discount

If you also register for the Paper B Methodology course, the fees are as follows:

4-day Paper A&B Methodology online: € 1.820
4-day Paper A&B Methodology onsite in Europe: € 2.155

Registration fee and VAT

You may register multiple participants for the same course within a single registration. However, each course requires a separate registration.

If you book multiple courses individually on the same day, only one administrative fee of € 125 will apply. A consolidated invoice, including any applicable discounts, will be issued.
All fees listed above are exclusive of 21% VAT. If a valid VAT number is provided, VAT will be exempted.

When to register?

Both our onsite and online courses have limited participant slots. To ensure your place, we highly recommend registering as early as possible.

The online version of this course includes the shipment of physical materials, please register at least two weeks in advance, provided that seats are still available. Late registrations may result in delayed delivery of course materials. Note that digital copies of the course materials will not be provided if there are delays in the physical shipment due to late registration.