PCT & UP Handbook

Essential legal knowledge for PCT and UP - concise, structured, up to dateFor candidates preparing for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) or the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC), mastering the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Unitary Patent system is crucial. The PCT & UP Handbook offers a clear, exam-focused presentation of the relevant legal framework - ideal for targeted preparation and quick reference during the exam.Based on the well-established D-I Guide - Part 2 of 2: PCT & UP (2024) by Ignacio Lobato, this book is now published as a standalone volume in the Heymanns IP series "Heymanns Intellectual Property".Key benefits:- Concise and exam-oriented: Bullet-point summaries instead of lengthy commentary - directly applicable in exam scenarios.- Colour-coded structure: Legal bases, time limits, and cross-references are intuitively highlighted for faster navigation.- Up to date:Reflects all legal changes up to November 2025 and fully aligned with the EQE 2026 and EPAC. Aligns with the new eEQE and EPAC formats.- Practice-focused: Includes tables, examples, and overviews on fees, priority, national phase requirements, and more. Chapter overview: Chapters 1-9 (PCT): - Time limits · - Legal remedies - Fees - Representation - Priority - Filing & examination - National/regional phase · - Tabular overviews Chapter 10 (Unitary Patent & UPC): - UP, UPC, UPPD, national measures - Legal remedies - Fees - Request for unitary effect - UP Proceedings - Compensation scheme - Renewal fees - Transfer and licences - Publications and file inspectionFor EQE or EPAC candidates, mastering the EPC, the PCT and the UP system is essential to excel in the exams. The PCT & UP Handbook, together with the EPC Handbook, condenses legal texts, case law, and procedural frameworks into an exam-ready, quick reference that turns anxiety into certainty on every legal question.