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Composition of the board:

Change of address

The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO) has moved to new premises. Please note the new address:

Szellemi Tulajdon Nemzeti Hivatala

II. János Pál pápa tér 7

1081 BUDAPEST

Postal address:

P.O. Box 415

1438 BUDAPEST

1. In view of the current tragic events in Japan and Ecuador, attention is drawn to the general legal remedies provided under the European Patent Convention in case of non-observance of time limits and, more specifically, to Rule 134(5) EPC.

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.