4150 International Patent Protection: Strategic Use of the Patent Cooperation Treaty
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You will receive 1.25 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Filing for patents in multiple countries is a complex and expensive process. The Patent Cooperation Treaty is designed to streamline the process and reduce costs, but it is a complex system in and of itself. This program provides an overview of the PCT system, discusses recent changes that may affect filing dates and timing, and discusses various filing strategies to best meet the needs of particular situations. Familiarity with patent law is recommended.
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Course Outline
International Patent Protection: Strategic Use of the Patent Cooperation Treaty
I. Speaker Introductions (Helfgott)
II. Overview of Patent Cooperation Treaty Procedures (Bidwell)
A. Contracting States
B. Application Flow
C. International Filing Date Requirements
D. Items Not Needed
E. Time Limit Change
F. PCT System Flow and Simplified Procedures
G. Signatures
H. U.S. Receiving Office Requirements
III. International Bureau Filings (Maassel)
A. Receiving Office Details
B. Application Transmittal
C. U.S. Applicants
D. Flexibility
E. Chapter II Flow
F. Priority Document
IV. Filing Strategies (Hornickel)
A. Patent Property and Prosecution
B. Search Timing
C. Examination Timing and Provisionals
D. Timelines
1. Traditional Timeline
2. Timelines 1 and 2
3. Timelines 3 and 4
4. Timelines 5 to 8
5. Timelines 9 and 10
6. Timelines 11 to 13
7. Timelines 14 and 15
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I. Speaker Introductions (Helfgott)
II. Overview of Patent Cooperation Treaty Procedures (Bidwell)
A. Contracting States
B. Application Flow
C. International Filing Date Requirements
D. Items Not Needed
E. Time Limit Change
F. PCT System Flow and Simplified Procedures
G. Signatures
H. U.S. Receiving Office Requirements
III. International Bureau Filings (Maassel)
A. Receiving Office Details
B. Application Transmittal
C. U.S. Applicants
D. Flexibility
E. Chapter II Flow
F. Priority Document
IV. Filing Strategies (Hornickel)
A. Patent Property and Prosecution
B. Search Timing
C. Examination Timing and Provisionals
D. Timelines
1. Traditional Timeline
2. Timelines 1 and 2
3. Timelines 3 and 4
4. Timelines 5 to 8
5. Timelines 9 and 10
6. Timelines 11 to 13
7. Timelines 14 and 15
AfterWordsSM
How to Obtain a Certificate
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.30 hours |
| Duration of Access | for 3 months from day of enrollment |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1.25 |
| Instructor | Carol Bidwell, Samson Helfgott, John H. Hornickel, Louis O. Maassel |
| Vendor | Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available |
| Prerequisites/Audience | intended for attorneys and law students |
| Requirements/Materials Included | computer with Internet access |
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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