DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Advanced PCT Formalities " conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This advanced PCT formalities programme will give you a detailed understanding of the PCT mechanism beyond the basics. It will provide and in-depth discussion of the PCT procedure, including international phase and entry into the national/ regional phase It will give you practical tips and advice on how to make the most efficient use of ePCT
Key topics to be covered include:
- Latest developments of the PCT System
- Filing requirements and amendments
- Correction of defects
- International Search, the ISR, Written Opinion of the ISA
- International Preliminary Examination
- Requirements for entre into the national phase, including US national phase
- Procedural safeguards, withdrawals
- Making effective use of ePCT
Who Should Attend:
- Patent administrators and formalities staff with experience of working with the PCT or those who need a refresher
- All those with the relevant experience, who want to gain a better and more comprehensive understanding of the formal and administrative procedures required to deal efficiently with PCT applications
Agenda:
Day One
- Introduction to the PCT system
- Filing of PCT applications
- The International Bureau as Receiving Office
- Signature requirements
- Agents and common representatives
- Correction/addition of priority claims
- Restoration of the Right of Priority
- Correction of defects
- Incorporation by reference
- Rectification of obvious mistakes
- Recording of changes under Rule 92bis
- International search and written opinion of the ISA
- Supplementary international search
- Filing of demands for international preliminary examination (Chapter II)
- International preliminary examination
- Unity of invention and protest procedure
- Filing amendments during the international phase
- Fees payable under the PCT
Day Two
- International publication
- Withdrawals
- Entry into the national phase
- European regional phase requirements
- US national phase requirements
- Procedural safeguards for international applications
- Requirements concerning the deposit of biological material and sequence listings
- Amendments to the PCT Regulations from 1 July 2015
- Recent developments
- ePCT
- Where to get help