PEB consultation on the proposed changes to final diploma examinations

On 30 September 2024, CIPA submitted its response to the PEB consultation on the proposed changes to the final diploma (‘FD’) examinations in 2025. CIPA’s response included some general points around the proposed changes, followed by further comments in relation to each of the examinations. These were published in the November issue of the CIPA Journal.

On 28 November 2024, CIPA submitted its response to the release of sample materials issued as part of the Patent Examination Board’s consultation on the proposed changes to the FD examinations. Set out below, the response included some general points around the proposed changes, followed by further comments in relation to each of the examinations. These were published in the January-February issue of the CIPA Journal.