PCT Training

WIPO PCT experts organize and participate in seminars and webinars covering a wide range of topics relating to the PCT. Register for upcoming PCT training events or explore our selection of recorded PCT courses and other training resources.

Upcoming PCT training events

Browse and register for upcoming PCT training, including both in-person and online events.

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  • PCT seminar (2 1/2 day program)
    organized by Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
    (without WIPO speakers, the views and opinions do not necessarily represent the views of WIPO)

    ​​​​​​​September 30, 2025  In-Person
    Aurora, Colorado (US)  
    (from 8:30 a.m. on September 30, 2025 to 12:00 noon October 2, 2025 (US MT time))

    ​​​​​​​​​Carl Oppedahl will cover the entire PCT procedure, important decisions applicants and their representatives will need to take before and after filing of a PCT application and provide guidance on national stage entry issues. At each point,  Best Practices for these tasks will be identified. 

  • PCT seminar (half day program): PCT Docketing
    organized by Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
    (without WIPO speakers, the views and opinions do not necessarily represent the views of WIPO)

    October 2, 2025    In-Person 
    Aurora, Colorado (US)
    (from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. (US MT time))

    Carl Oppedahl  will direct this half-day course specifically to docketing of the PCT. 

Archive of PCT training events

Missed an event? Want to refresh or renew your knowledge of the PCT? Use the links below to access our collection.

WIPO PCT webinars

External PCT training events

Access to recorded virtual lectures on a variety of PCT topics and other training resources provided by external experts.

External PCT training events

PCT training requests

Customized PCT and ePCT training is available from WIPO. If your firm, company or organization is interested in a custom PCT or ePCT webinar, please contact PCT Training or PCT eServices.

PCT training materials

  • Seminar materials [PDF]

Additional PCT training resources

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Learn the PCT video series

Learn the PCT through video lectures by topic.
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PCT Distance Learning Course

Take a PCT course via the WIPO Distance Learning program.
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ePCT video tutorials for applicants

Learn more about how to use ePCT and its many functionalities.

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