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. [PDF]

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Currently no upcoming PCT training events. Please check back soon.

PCT Lecture Series

25 November to 23 December 2025 – Virtual (English) – 19h-20h30 CET (Geneva time)
(Hosted by WIPO, presented by Carl Oppedahl)

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) in PATENTSCOPE

16 December 2025 – Virtual (English) – 8h30 CET (Geneva time)

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) in PATENTSCOPE

18 December 2025 – Virtual (English) – 17h30 CET (Geneva time)

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

Advanced Seminar on the PCT

WIPO’s annual PCT training event designed for advanced users looking deepen their knowledge of the PCT System and stay up to date with recent developments.

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.

PCT Basics webinar series

Explore what the PCT has to offer in this seven-part series.
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ePCT video tutorials for applicants

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

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