OJ 2009 #5

The Official Journal #5 is available for download from the EPO website.

The OJ 2009 Summary was updated with the items which (tmho) may be relevant for the EQE.

In short, the following can be found in this Official Journal:

• The EQE 2010 will be held from 2 to 4 March 2010. Complete applications must be received by the EPO no later than 17 July 2009. Candidates who sat the 2009 European qualifying examination and handed in at least one answer paper may benefit from an extended closing date: their complete application must be received by the EPO no later than 18 September 2009.
• G2/06 is published, see also the G summary
• An overview of the amendments to the Guidelines (not in the OJ summary)
• Decision to amend the Implementing Regulations R. 36(1), (2), R. 57(a) and R. 135(2). Decision enters into force April 1, 2010
• Decision to Amend the Implementing Regulations R. 63, R. 64(1), R. 69, R. 135(2), R. 137, R. 161. New Rules R. 62a and R. 70(a) are to be added. Decision enters into force April 1, 2010

Happy reading !