On September 17, 2026, WIPO and the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) Special Committee on IP Support Specialists co-host a free webinar, “Beyond the Basics: Navigating Global Patent Filing,” offering practical guidance on using the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System to seek patent protection internationally.
Designed for both newcomers to international patent filing and experienced practitioners, this webinar explores the PCT process and offers practical approaches for making effective use of the PCT System.
Event details
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Geneva time / 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
Format: Online
Language: English
Registration: Free
What to expect
The one-hour session covers a range of practical topics for new and experienced PCT users, including:
- an overview of the PCT timeline
- best practices for international patent filing
- restoration case studies
- the benefits and practical use of ePCT and
- important recent developments and updates relating to the PCT System
Attending the webinar gives participants the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of PCT procedures and hear practical guidance directly from a WIPO PCT expert.
Meet the presenter
This webinar will be presented by WIPO Senior Legal Officer (PCT Legal and User Relations Division), Hanna Kang.
Hanna works directly with PCT users and stakeholders to provide practical insights for applicants and practitioners navigating the international patent filing process.
Find out more
Further information about the webinar is available on the AIPLA website.
Related links
- AIPLA Special Committee on IP Support Specialists
- PCT Training
- “Exploring the PCT” webinar series
- ePCT – PCT eServices
- PCT Applicant’s Guide