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Salted Patent is a European patent examination and practice blog maintained by Pete Pollard. The Blogger version indicates that it is no longer being updated, with content moved to fireballpatents.com/saltedpatent/. Updates related to the EQE and EPAC also continue via IP.appify, LinkedIn, and the EQE Telegram group. It is not a traditional course platform; it is better understood as an information hub, study-material source, and community entry point for candidates preparing for European patent qualification exams.
The content focuses on the EQE/EPAC, EPC, PCT, Unitary Patent, and online examination rules. Articles discuss WISEflow, FLOWlock, Lockdown Browser, exam break rules, complaint procedures, post-exam observations for Papers A/B/C/D, and other highly practical topics. The delivery format is mainly blog posts, downloadable materials, printed index books, and Telegram group discussions. There is no obvious indication of live classes, recorded courses, or 1-on-1 tutoring, nor does the site appear to issue its own certificates.
The author, Pete Pollard, is described on the site as a partner, European patent attorney, and Dutch patent attorney, which makes his professional background highly relevant to the subject matter. The content is in English, so Chinese learners and non-native English-speaking candidates may face a certain reading barrier. As for pricing, the blog content itself does not show a fee. Study materials such as the Indexed WIPO-PCT Applicant's Guides, EPO-EPC Guidelines, and Unitary Patent Guide are sold through channels such as Pumbo and Amazon, but the reviewed text does not disclose specific prices or payment methods.
Its main strength is that the information is closely tied to real exam scenarios, especially online-exam compliance, post-exam appeals, material preparation, and common candidate questions. The author's patent-practice background also adds credibility. The drawbacks are that the old site is no longer updated and users need to jump across multiple external platforms; the content is not a structured course and lacks a clear learning path, assignment feedback, or customer-support information. It is best suited to candidates who already have a clear EQE/EPAC preparation goal and need additional rule details and reference materials.
The reviewed text does not state how accessible it is from China. Since its resources are spread across platforms such as Blogger/WordPress, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Amazon, actual network accessibility and payment convenience may vary by platform. Users should rely on the accessible new site and available book-purchase channels. Alternative or supplementary resources to consider include Practice EQE, Pass the EQE, Zsofia's EQE blog, CIPA Informals blog, EQELIBRIUM Mock Camps, and Maastricht University Courses.
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saltedpatent.com is an Unknown Education provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach saltedpatent.com directly.