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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).

This commentary on the European Patent Convention is a bestseller in European patent law. The 2022 edition is the only regularly updated authoritative article-by-article commentary in English on the EPC, its implementing regulations, and related case law. It includes the complete text of the law, annotated with expert guidance on interpreting each paragraph. Since its first edition in 1994, it has equipped the European patent community with essential insights for successful practice before the European Patent Office. The EPO recommends this work as the top resource for preparing for the European qualifying examination. The latest edition incorporates significant updates, including the amended EPO Guidelines effective from March 1, 2022, a consolidated discussion on procedures for oral proceedings via videoconference, commentary on recent amendments to the Implementing Regulations, and recent board of appeal decisions. This edition is particularly suitable for candidates preparing for the EQE 2023, with a PDF supplement summarizing major legal changes from March 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022, available at the end of 2022.