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New system “Non-disclosure system for patent applications (in specific technical fields)” and PCT applications

Meeting codeWIPO/WEBINAR/PCT/2024/6
Date and venueMarch 13, 2024 Virtual
Time of sessions09:00 - 10:00 Geneva time
Previous / future meetingsWIPO/WEBINAR/PCT/2024/5 >> WIPO/WEBINAR/PCT/2024/6 >> WIPO/WEBINAR/PCT/2024/7
Topic(s)Workshops and Seminars, Advanced PCT Topics, ePCT
On May 1, 2024, a new system will come into effect in Japan: ``System for nondisclosure of patent applications (in specific technical fields).'' How will PCT applications used by Japanese companies and inventors be affected (or not) in relation to the new system? In this webinar, we will invite the Executive Director of the Patent Application Hidden Project from the Japan Patent Office to provide a detailed explanation of the new system procedures, the impact on PCT applications, and points that applicants and agents should pay attention to. Please join us. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Japan time 17:00-18:00 (Geneva time (9:00-10:00)

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