We have been informed by an EQE candidate that he just received the email below (emphasis added):
EQE 2020 is cancelled, or possibly postponed to later this year - to be continued.
From: HelpDesk <helpdesk@eqe.org>
Sent: donderdag 5 maart 2020 09:10
To:
Subject: cancellation of EQE planned 16-19 March 2020
Dear candidate,
In response to the latest developments about the spread of the novel
Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Supervisory Board of the European qualifying
examination has decided in line with the EPO’s precautionary measures to cancel
the EQE planned to take place 16-19 March 2020.
The Supervisory Board is currently assessing the feasibility of organising the
examination at a later stage during the current year. We would kindly ask for
your understanding that due to the complex logistic arrangements related to the
organisation of the EQE, this assessment will require some time. The
Examination Secretariat will revert back to you as soon as there is a decision
taken by the Supervisory Board. Also, please understand that due to the high
number of enquiries received, answering individual questions will take more
time than usual.
We sincerely regret this highly unsatisfactory situation for all concerned.
Further information will follow in due course, in particular related to the
reimbursement of the fees.
Best regards
The Examination Secretariat
European Qualifying Examination EQE
European Patent Office
80298 Munich | Germany
Tel. +49 (0)89 2399 5155 (Mon, Wed-Fri 09.00-11.00 hrs, Tues 14.00-15.30 hrs)
Fax +49 (0)89 2399 5140
helpdesk@eqe.org
www.epo.org
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