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The book, Visser's Annotated European Patent Convention, is a commentary on the European Patent Convention and a bestseller in European patent law. The 2023 edition of this preeminent work - the only regularly updated authoritative article-by-article commentary in English on the European Patent Convention (EPC), its implementing regulations, and associated case law provides the complete text of the law annotated with commentary and expert guidance on the interpretation of each paragraph. Since its first edition in 1994 it has provided the European patent community with the necessary insights to practice successfully before the European Patent Office. The EPO recommends the Visser's Annotated European Patent Convention as the first book in its list of non-EPO/WIPO literature to be used for the preparation of the European qualifying examination. In addition to a thorough updating of developments, new material in the 2023 edition includes the following: Amended EPO Guidelines that entered into force on 01.03.2023 Commentary on recent amendments to the Implementing Regulations Recent decisions of the boards of appeal Rules relating to Unitary Patent Protection and Rules relating to Fees for Unitary Patent Protection The 2023 edition is suitable for candidates preparing for the EQE 2024 (pre-examination and main examination).

The book, Visser's Annotated European Patent Convention, is a commentary on the European Patent Convention and a bestseller in European patent law. The 2022 edition of this preeminent work - the only regularly updated authoritative article-by-article commentary in English on the European Patent Convention (EPC), its implementing regulations, and associated case law provides the complete text of the law annotated with commentary and expert guidance on the interpretation of each paragraph. Since its first edition in 1994 it has provided the European patent community with the necessary insights to practice successfully before the European Patent Office. The EPO recommends the Visser's Annotated European Patent Convention as the first book in its list of non-EPO/WIPO literature to be used for the preparation of the European qualifying examination. In addition to a thorough updating of developments, new material in the 2022 edition includes the following: Amended EPO Guidelines that entered into force on 01.03.2022 Consolidated discussion of procedures relating to oral proceedings held by videoconference Commentary on recent amendments to the Implementing Regulations Recent decisions of the boards of appeal The 2022 edition is suitable for candidates preparing for the EQE 2023 (pre-examination and main examination); a PDF supplement with an overview of any major legal changes between 01.03.2022 and 31.10.2022 will be made available via this webpage at the end of 2022.

This book is a comprehensive commentary on the European Patent Convention, recognized as a leading resource in European patent law. The 2021 edition serves as the only regularly updated authoritative article-by-article commentary in English, encompassing the full text of the law alongside expert guidance on interpreting each paragraph. Since its initial release in 1994, it has been instrumental for the European patent community, aiding practitioners in navigating the European Patent Office (EPO). The EPO endorses this work as a primary resource for preparing for the European qualifying examination. The latest edition includes significant updates, such as the amended EPO Guidelines effective from 01.03.2021, a consolidated discussion on video conference oral proceedings, commentary on recent amendments to the implementing regulations, and insights from recent board of appeal decisions. This edition is particularly beneficial for candidates preparing for the EQE 2022, with a free supplemental note to be provided, summarizing key legal changes from the 2021 edition up to the 31.10.2021 cut-off date for the EQE 2022.