Webcode 25098001
Peter Pollard
European & Dutch Patent Attorney, Certified European Patent Administrator (EPAC), Certified Formalities Officer (NL), Fireball Patents, Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
Originally from the UK, Pete has worked in the Netherlands for more than 20 years. After 5 years in-house at ASML, he worked for 10 years at the private practice DeltaPatents as partner, attorney and tutor in European and PCT law. As partner, he was responsible for their formalities group. He also was one of the original tutors training NL patent administrators, and passed the first exam in 2011 to become a Certified Formalities Officer (NL). He also passed the first EPAC exam in 2022. In 2017 he started his own firm, Fireball Patents, providing costeffective patent services to SME's and startups. He handles his own formalities before the NL, EP and IB offices. He is also the author of the PCT reference PCT.App, available as a fully customisable reference in IP appify's online platform, or as a printed book.
Paula Gallego
Operations Manager Amsterdam, Plasseraud IP
Paula has attended the Universidad Complutense in Madrid (Spain) where she obtained a bachelor's degree in History. In the IP world she has obtained the Patent Administration certification with the CIPA, a Master in Intellectual Property with Universidad de Barcelona (Spain) and the EPAC certification. She has more than 15 years of experience in patent formalities and IP support management roles, working in either in-house department as well as law firms, in Spain and The Netherlands. In her current role she is responsible for the daily operations of the Patent Team in Amsterdam from Plasseraud.
08/09/2025
08/09/2025
09:00 to 17:00 CET
online
online
Event - 1,080 € plus tax
The fee includes online participation, course material for download, a participation certificate as well as technical support including a test meeting.
Event - 1,080 € plus tax
The fee includes online participation, course material for download, a participation certificate as well as technical support including a test meeting.
Dr. Viola Prifti
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-660
v.prifti@forum-institut.de
Master the logic of the EPAC exam questions through hands-on mock trials with the help of IP experts! Increase your chances for success on 9 October!
In July 2022, the European Patent Office (EPO) introduced the European Patent Administration Certificate (EPAC), a certification designed for paralegals, patent administrators, and formalities officers to demonstrate their ability to independently handle EP and PCT application procedures before the EPO. While the passing rate has proven to be challenging, the certification remains a valuable credential for professionals in the field. The next EPAC exam is scheduled for 9 October 2025, and whether you are a paralegal or a patent attorney, thorough preparation is essential to succeed.
Our training stands out because it offers a mock trial experience. Instead of just reviewing theory, you will dive directly into exam-style questions, allowing you to immediately grasp the logic behind the questions and understand how to arrive at the correct answers. This hands-on approach ensures you are fully prepared to tackle the exam with confidence..
Attendees will receive a checklist at the end of the course and will be well prepared for the EPAC 2025.
09:00 - 09:15 Start of the course
09:15 - 09:45
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10:45 - 11:00
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11:30 - 12:30 Discussion of the results of our mock exam - multiple choice test
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14:45 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00 Discussion of the results of our mock exam - open questions test
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