Find out more about how to manage your patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
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This webinar is targeting EU SMEs that are pursuing patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Are you an SME that is wanting to patent their inventions in a simple and cost-effective way at an international level this webinar is for you. In the webinar participants will get a detailed overview of the two phases of the PCT application procedure, and get more details on costs and requirements of the national phase in Latin America, China, South-east Asia and India. Last but not least, we will discuss the role of the European Patent Office (EPO) under the PCT.
IP Business advisors for each of the Helpdesks will be present to answer any of your questions.
Don’t miss this unique cooperation between the IP Helpdesk and the European Patent Office and register now!
Programme
Title: Webinar on Managing your Patent under the PCT
Date: 15 September 2021 (10.00-11.00am CET) | |
10.00 – 10.10: Importance of a Patent Strategy | Matias Zubimendi, China IP SME Helpdesk |
10.10 – 10.20: Managing Patents under PCT (advantages and disadvantages) | Benoit Tardy, South-east Asia IP SME Helpdesk |
10.20 – 10.30: International Filing: Fees and ‘How to file’ | Benoit Tardy, South-east Asia IP SME Helpdesk |
10.30 – 10.50: Role of the EPO | Camille-Remy Bogliolo, European Patent Office |
10.50 – 11.00: Q&A |
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