New PCT Seminar Across Four US Cities

In September and October, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host free one-day seminars on the PCT at USPTO offices across the country.

Designed for experienced PCT users, including patent agents, attorneys, foreign filing specialists and paralegals, the seminars will provide updates on the latest developments in the PCT System, best practices for US practitioners looking to avoid common PCT pitfalls, and tips for using WIPO’s ePCT platform.

Presented in a hybrid format, the seminars will allow for both in-person and virtual participation.

What to expect

These free one-day seminars will feature presentations from WIPO and USPTO experts offering an immersive, interactive experience. At the end of each seminar, participants can join one of two specialized workshops: a live ePCT demo with hands-on training exercises, or a case study of legal defects in PCT applications.

Those attending in-person will also benefit from the opportunity to engage directly with WIPO and USPTO experts and peers.

Program highlights

Morning sessions:

PCT updates and recent developments and post-filing safeguards
PCT best practices to avoid common pitfalls for US practitioners
US national-phase entry

Afternoon sessions:

Best practices at the International Bureau
ePCT overview
Specialized workshop (ePCT training or legal case study)

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Seminar dates and locations

San Jose, California — Friday, September 12, 2025, USPTO Western Regional Outreach Office
Denver, Colorado — Tuesday, September 16, 2025, USPTO Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office
Dallas, Texas — Friday, October 24, 2025, USPTO Southwest Regional Outreach Office
Detroit, Michigan — Tuesday, October 28, 2025, USPTO Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office

Note on Continuing Legal Education (CLE): CLE credits have been approved for California, Colorado and Texas. There is no CLE requirement in Michigan. To obtain CLE credits for virtual participation outside of CA, CO, MI or TX, contact your state bar to see if this event is eligible.

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About WIPO

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About the USPTO

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