PCT Newsletter
January 2026 | No. 01/2026
Upcoming PCT Trainings
PCT Basics Webinar Series: Episode 3 Mastering PCT time limits on 29 January
PCT Basics webinar series: Episode 3 – Mastering PCT time limits will take place on 29 January 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central European Time (UTC+1). The webinar will look at time limits in the PCT, how they are calculated, docketing time limits, and the most important Forms that trigger PCT time limits. The webinar will be presented by Mr. Matthias Reischle-Park, Deputy Director, PCT Legal and User Relations Division.
The webinar is free – register here to secure your spot.
Join the Distance Learning Course: Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty
The WIPO Academy online basic distance learning course on the PCT (DL101PCT) provides an introduction to and general overview of the PCT System. The course is free and available in 10 PCT publication languages. Learning is through self-study with assessment questions to measure your understanding and progress. The whole course takes around 4 hours. After successful completion of all the course modules, you can download a course certificate. Registration is open from 15 January 2026 to 12 December 2026 at:
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