If the e-EQEs run in a similar manner to the e-UK exams, then there will be extra time for each exam to allow for printing/scanning/uploading answer sheets and for screen breaks (5 mins per hour). I imagine that fitting in A and B on the same day is therefore a lot more difficult for e-EQEs than normal EQEs. Whilst I think this is the correct decision, I feel very sorry for anybody affected by the quite late announcement of the date changes.
See https://www.cipa.org.uk/patent-examination-board/communications/covid-19-essential-information-for-candidates/
The PEBX Online Examination System The PEBX system has been designed specifically for candidates taking PEB examinations. It was tested by PEB and CIPA staff, patent attorneys and senior examiners before release for candidates to trial. Feedback received was that the system is simple and intuitive to use. However, there are some straightforward steps that can help ensure you can work as effectively as possible during the examination. UK exam uses: • Download the Question Paper • Print the question paper (if wished) • Answer the questions • Take a screen rest break of 5 minutes each hour • Save your Answer document to your hard drive as a PDF • Scan any handwritten timelines (FD1), or hand-annotated claims or diagrams (FD2, FD3 and FD4) and save them to the hard drive of your computer or lap top as PDFs • Upload your Answer document(s) to the PEBX system.
No additional time can be allowed if you start the examination late. However, if there is a genuine cause beyond your control that resulted in you being late, then you can apply for Special Consideration stating the reasons why you started the examination late.
If you are taking examinations at a private address, you MUST connect to the Zoom examination room using the link you will see on your examination summary screen next to the relevant examination on the PEBX system.
IT equipment for e-UK exams • PC that is set up so that a single office-standard monitor is used OR a laptop (not tablet device) OR a laptop with the laptop screen switched off and a single office-standard monitor plugged into the laptop Only one monitor is permitted. • Printer to print out the Question Paper • MS Word v 2010 or above: use of all Word functions is permitted, but you should not change the formatting of the Answer document i.e. tables in portrait not landscape are permitted. • Broadband (not dial-up) • Adobe, or similar PDF viewer, so you can save your Answer documents as a PDF ready for upload. The PEBX system will only upload PDFs. • Mobile phone (FD2, FD3 and FD4 only)
If you are taking the examinations at a private address: • The webcam must be placed so the Invigilator can see you facing your screen. • Broadband must be sufficient for Zoom. • You can test your equipment for Zoom here https://zoom.us/test. • The printer must be close to you in the room where you are working.
If you are taking the examinations at a firm’s premises: • Use of a corporate shared printer and “scan to email” is acceptable, so long as an Invigilator is supervising the process and ensuring examination conditions are maintained.
We will hear soom whether this all worked well! If it does, maybe it will be the top-1 candidate for e-EQE?
Interesting, but that is the e-UK, not to e-EQE. Or do expect e-EQE will use same system and ssame choice of home or office with invigilator at office?
A new version of the e-EQE FAQ has been published today.
Please refer to our blog post for an overview of the most important information: http://eqe-deltapatents.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-version-of-e-eqe-faq-available.html
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Consistent decision in logical consequence of the introduction of e-EQE. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhy consistent? If A and B can be on the same day in exam-hall-EQE, why can it not be with e-EQE?
DeleteIf the e-EQEs run in a similar manner to the e-UK exams, then there will be extra time for each exam to allow for printing/scanning/uploading answer sheets and for screen breaks (5 mins per hour). I imagine that fitting in A and B on the same day is therefore a lot more difficult for e-EQEs than normal EQEs. Whilst I think this is the correct decision, I feel very sorry for anybody affected by the quite late announcement of the date changes.
DeleteMy colleague will sit the e-UK exams.
DeleteSee https://www.cipa.org.uk/patent-examination-board/communications/covid-19-essential-information-for-candidates/
The PEBX Online Examination System
The PEBX system has been designed specifically for candidates taking PEB examinations. It was tested by PEB and CIPA staff, patent attorneys and senior examiners before release for candidates to trial. Feedback received was that the system is simple and intuitive to use.
However, there are some straightforward steps that can help ensure you can work as effectively as possible during the examination.
UK exam uses:
• Download the Question Paper
• Print the question paper (if wished)
• Answer the questions
• Take a screen rest break of 5 minutes each hour
• Save your Answer document to your hard drive as a PDF
• Scan any handwritten timelines (FD1), or hand-annotated claims or diagrams (FD2, FD3 and FD4) and save them to the hard drive of your computer or lap top as PDFs
• Upload your Answer document(s) to the PEBX system.
No additional time can be allowed if you start the examination late. However, if there is a genuine cause beyond your control that resulted in you being late, then you can apply for Special Consideration stating the reasons why you started the examination late.
If you are taking examinations at a private address, you MUST connect to the Zoom examination room using the link you will see on your examination summary screen next to the relevant examination on the PEBX system.
IT equipment for e-UK exams
• PC that is set up so that a single office-standard monitor is used
OR a laptop (not tablet device)
OR a laptop with the laptop screen switched off and a single office-standard monitor plugged into the laptop
Only one monitor is permitted.
• Printer to print out the Question Paper
• MS Word v 2010 or above: use of all Word functions is permitted, but you should not change the formatting of the Answer document i.e. tables in portrait not landscape are permitted.
• Broadband (not dial-up)
• Adobe, or similar PDF viewer, so you can save your Answer documents as a PDF ready for upload. The PEBX system will only upload PDFs.
• Mobile phone (FD2, FD3 and FD4 only)
If you are taking the examinations at a private address:
• The webcam must be placed so the Invigilator can see you facing your screen.
• Broadband must be sufficient for Zoom.
• You can test your equipment for Zoom here https://zoom.us/test.
• The printer must be close to you in the room where you are working.
If you are taking the examinations at a firm’s premises:
• Use of a corporate shared printer and “scan to email” is acceptable, so long as an Invigilator is supervising the process and ensuring examination conditions are maintained.
We will hear soom whether this all worked well! If it does, maybe it will be the top-1 candidate for e-EQE?
D.
Interesting, but that is the e-UK, not to e-EQE. Or do expect e-EQE will use same system and ssame choice of home or office with invigilator at office?
DeleteDo you know if you can leave the room during the exam for toilet breaks?
ReplyDeleteA new version of the e-EQE FAQ has been published today.
ReplyDeletePlease refer to our blog post for an overview of the most important information:
http://eqe-deltapatents.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-version-of-e-eqe-faq-available.html
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