1. Pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Agreement between the EPO and WIPO under the PCT, ^[ 1 ] paragraphs 3 and 5 of Part II of Annex C to the agreement have been amended with effect from 1 April 2017. The complete text of Part II as amended is published below.

The Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) is known for its complete range of high-quality courses preparing for the European qualifying examination (EQE), using high-quality training material. This programme enables candidates to increase their chances of success.

1. The basic course provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the law and practice of the European patent system. Over the years, the CEIPI (Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies) and the epi (Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office) have together devised a basic training programme in European patent law designed primarily for prospective professional representatives before the EPO.

Payment of fees

The Swedish Patent and Registration Office has informed us that the bank accounts for renewal fees and other fees relating to European patents in Sweden have changed as follows:

Account holder: Patent- och registreringsverket

Bank details:

(a) Payments made in Sweden:

Entry into force: 8 June 2017