The WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program (IPDTP) is now open for applications until January 6, 2026. The session is scheduled to start on April 13, 2026.
Apply for the WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program
The International Patent Drafting Training Program was developed in collaboration with the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals seeking to strengthen their patent drafting skills. Participants get to learn about claim drafting techniques and methodologies, specification drafting for inventions, analysis of inventions, and strategic filing decisions.
What does the program include?
The training program, which will be held in English, is composed of the following three phases followed by a final evaluation:
- Phase 1: Drafting Basics – tutor-led online modules on the fundamentals of drafting claims and specifications through expert-facilitated discussions and exercises.
- Phase 2: Workshop – a workshop held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, delivered by patent experts, with a focus on improving patent drafting skills and the practices of different jurisdictions.
- Phase 3: Mentoring – online mentoring by high-level experts, including tailor-made advanced patent drafting exercises for each participant’s field of expertise. Participants will have a unique opportunity to interact directly with instructors and receive hands-on advice through mentoring.
Upon the successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a WIPO certificate.
Who should apply?
This training program is ideal for those with a professional or commercial interest in patents, as well as for those looking to enhance their patent drafting skills across different technical fields. In particular, the following professionals are encouraged to apply:
- practicing or prospective patent agents;
- staff of technology transfer offices at universities, public research centers or WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs);
- individuals regularly involved in supporting inventors obtain patents; and
- innovators, researchers, and members of the public wishing to enhance their patent drafting skills.
Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in law and/ or in science and technology, or at least one year of professional or research experience in patent drafting or patent prosecution.
General knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and patents (at least equivalent to the WIPO Academy Advanced Distance Learning Course on Patents) and proficiency in written and spoken English are also required.
Need more information?
WIPO will be hosting two (2) information sessions on the International Patent Drafting Training Program for all prospective applicants on
Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. Central European Time (UTC +1).
Apply for the WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program
Information session #1
Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 3 p.m. Central European Time (UTC +1)
Information session #2
hursday, December 18, 2025, at 3 p.m. Central European Time (UTC +1)
Please contact the program administrator if you need more information or have further enquiries about the program.
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