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Advanced seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

August 9, 2024

Join us for the eagerly awaited annual advanced seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of October 2 and 3, 2024, brought to you by the PCT Legal and User Relations Division.

Building on the success of last year's event this seminar, held yearly since 2009, promises invaluable insights into the latest PCT developments, including an in-depth look at ePCT, as well as robust discussions surrounding both the international and national phases of the PCT procedure. Connect with fellow PCT users and gather knowledge from WIPO’s PCT experts, alongside esteemed specialists from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Day one will be hosted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance, while day two features an engaging hands-on workshop for attendees present on-site, complemented by an exclusive guided tour of the PCT Operations Department. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your PCT expertise.

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To register, please send an e-mail to PCT Training

We look forward to your attendance at the seminar.