Final Diploma Trial Examination Tomorrow
The PEB Final Diploma trial takes place on 25 September 2026. This is the chance to test your examination setup and practise the complete online process.
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Foundation Certificate Trial Examination Tomorrow
The PEB Foundation Certificate trial takes place on 18 September 2026. Use it to check the equipment, room and online systems you will use in October.
Read articlePEB Publishes Essential Information for the 2026 Exams
The PEB has published essential information, technical requirements and designated-contact guidance for the October 2026 qualifying examinations, alongside information for the 2026/27 ICPA examinations.
Read articleOne Week Left to Register for the 2026 PEB Exams
Registration for the 2026 UK patent attorney qualifying examinations closes next Friday, 24 July.
Read articleUKIPO Updates Practice Following Emotional Perception
The UKIPO has published new examination guidance following the Supreme Court's decision in Emotional Perception AI.
Read articleRegistration Opens for the 2026 PEB Exams
Registration is now open for the 2026 UK patent attorney qualifying examinations and closes on 24 July.
Read article2026 PEB Syllabi and Examination Guidance Published
The PEB has published the updated 2026 syllabi, examination guidance and law-change notice for the UK qualifying examinations.
Read articleNew EQE M3 Will Provide FD2 and FD3 Exemptions
IPReg has confirmed that the new EQE Paper M3 will continue to provide a route to exemption from the UK FD2 and FD3 examinations.
Read article2025 PEB Pass Rates Published
The 2025 UK patent attorney examination results show higher pass rates in most papers, including FD4.
Read article2026 UK Patent Attorney Exams Accredited
IPReg has accredited the PEB qualifying examinations for 2026 and confirmed that the examinations will use the same format as in 2025.
Read articleAI Not Permitted in PEB Examinations
The PEB has reminded candidates that AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, must not be used during the qualifying examinations.
Read article2026 Final Diploma Exams to Remain in the Current Format
The PEB has said that the proposed new Final Diploma examination format will not be introduced in 2026.
Read articlePEB Publishes 2025 Candidate and Technical Information
The PEB has published the essential information and technical requirements for candidates sitting the 2025 qualifying examinations.
Read articleOne Week Left to Register for the 2025 PEB Exams
Registration for the 2025 Patent Examination Board qualifying examinations closes on Friday 25 July.
Read article2025 UK Patent Attorney Exams Confirmed
IPReg has accredited the 2025 UK qualifying examinations, confirming that the October examinations can go ahead as planned.
Read articlePEB Updates FD4 Examination Guidance
The PEB has updated its FD4 examination guidance for 2025, including the case law candidates are expected to know.
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The proposed Qualifying Examinations Final Diploma changes will not be implemented in the 2025 examination session.
Read articleFD4 Courses for 2025
Barnes IP Training is developing a range of FD4 course options for first-time candidates and re-sitters.
Read articleKey Exam Dates 2025
Key dates for the 2025 EQE and UK qualifying examination cycle.
Read articleFD4 Courses for 2025
Course materials are being reviewed against the Patent Examination Board materials for the updated FD4 examination.
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