20-Nov-2025

Going forward, EPAC candidates can take one or several modules at a time. If they pass a module, they get a diploma for the module. Once they have obtained all four diplomas, they are awarded the European Patent Administration Certificate.

The new program will consist of the following modules:

EPAC Module 1
Patent law: EPC and PCT,
leading to a Diploma in patent administration under European and international patent law

EPAC Module 2
PCT procedures in filing, search and examination,
leading to a Diploma in patent grant procedure

EPAC Module 3
EPO procedures: post-grant, appeals, validation and UPC,
leading to a Diploma in post-grant and UPC procedures

EPAC Module 4
PCT procedure and entry into national/regional phases,
leading to a Diploma in PCT procedure

Read the EPO announcement here.

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