Join us for a one-day Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), jointly organized by WIPO and the USPTO. The Seminar includes updates on the latest PCT developments and provides participants with best practice tips from the WIPO and USPTO experts. This Seminar is free of charge.
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All locations feature the same program and workshops.
USPTO Western Regional Outreach Office, San Jose, California
Friday, September 12, 2025
USPTO Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office, Denver, Colorado
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
USPTO Southwest Regional Outreach Office, Dallas, Texas
Friday, October 24, 2025
USPTO Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office, Detroit, Michigan
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Target audience: patent agents and attorneys, foreign filing specialists and paralegals with experience in PCT
Format: Hybrid
Why attend in-person?
- Hands-On Learning: engage directly in practical, interactive sessions that provide real-world experience with the PCT system
- Direct Interaction: connect with WIPO and USPTO experts and fellow PCT users, fostering valuable professional relationships
- Immersive Experience: fully immerse yourself in the seminar’s content and gain deeper insights
Program
Morning sessions
- PCT updates and recent developments and post-filing safeguards
- PCT best practices to avoid common pitfalls for US practitioners
- US National Entry
Afternoon sessions
- Best practices at the International Bureau
- ePCT overview
- Choice of Workshop (select one when registering):
- ePCT hands-on training
- Legal case study
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Applied for CLE credit in: California, Colorado, Texas and Michigan for the event held in the respective State