December 1, 2026 Virtual (Spanish)
This workshop adopts a practical, case-based approach to the analysis of complex patent applications currently pending a decision in Ecuador. A case is selected among Chemical and pharmaceutical inventions. The case is reviewed by an international or regional expert and discussed in round-table sessions with participating examiners to strengthen the application of patentability criteria and harmonize examination practices in Ecuador. By invitation only.
November 17, 2026 Virtual (Spanish)
This workshop adopts a practical, case-based approach to the analysis of complex patent applications currently pending a decision in Colombia. A case is selected among Chemical and pharmaceutical inventions. The case is reviewed by an international or regional expert and discussed in round-table sessions with participating examiners to strengthen the application of patentability criteria and harmonize examination practices in Colombia. By invitation only.
WIPO/RS/IP/CN/26
October 27, 2026 (Changchun, China) | October 29, 2026 (Nanjing, China) Onsite
Organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).|Experts from WIPO and CNIPA provide detailed and in-depth discussions on topics including how to file PCT applications, international search and preliminary examination, amendments, national phase entry and the latest PCT developments, as well as offer practical advice for applicants.|*Interpretation is provided for topics presented in English.
October 27, 2026 Virtual (Spanish)
This workshop adopts a practical, case-based approach to the analysis of complex patent applications currently pending a decision in Peru. A case is selected among Biotechnology inventions. The case is reviewed by an international or regional expert and discussed in round-table sessions with participating examiners to strengthen the application of patentability criteria and harmonize examination practices in Peru. By invitation only.
WIPO/PCT/ADV/GE/26
September 30 to October 1, 2026 (Geneva, Switzerland) Onsite (English)
09:00 - 17:00 Geneva time
September 29, 2026 Virtual (Spanish)
This workshop adopts a practical, case-based approach to the analysis of complex patent applications currently pending a decision in Peru. A case is selected among Biotechnology inventions. The case is reviewed by an international or regional expert and discussed in round-table sessions with participating examiners to strengthen the application of patentability criteria and harmonize examination practices in Peru. By invitation only.
September 17, 2026 Virtual (English)
16:00 - 17:00 Geneva time
September 16, 2026 Virtual (English)
07:30 - 11:00 Geneva time
September 8, 2026 Virtual (Russian)
10:00 - 13:30 Geneva time
The webinar focuses on filing an international application via ePCT and includes a live demonstration. The live demonstration shows participants how to: create a new PCT application; fill in a request form (PCT/RO/101); sign declarations and a power for a patent attorney or representative, upload a description, claims and drawings; sign the PCT application; file the PCT application in ePCT.
WIPO/PCT/BGI/26
September 2 to September 4, 2026 (Bridgetown, Barbados) Onsite