Basic PCT Formalities

About this Course

IN THE COURSE OF THIS SEMINAR YOU WILL LEARN

• How to prepare an international application for filing under the PCT
• How subsequently to monitor the consecutive procedural steps,
• How to observe time-limits and payment of fees under the PCT international phase
• What is required prior to entry into the national phase in designated and elected states.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This seminar has been developed especially for administrators and other legal assistants with no or limited knowledge of the PCT.

There will be an advanced course for those with existing knowledge of the PCT later in the year.

Patent attorneys will be more interested in other Management Forum meetings which are better orientated towards their particular needs.

Speakers

Yolande Coeckelbergs - Head PCT Seminar Coordination Sectionm PCT Legal Division

Rosina Bisi Kurkdjian - Head, PCT Knowledge Management Section, PCT Legal Division

World Intellectual Property Organization, Geneva

Topics to be Covered:

• International Phase Chapter I
• International Phase Chapter II
• Corrections and Amendments
• Withdrawals
• Recent Developments in the PCT System
• Practical Exercises

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