4160 International Patent Protection: New Patent Cooperation Treaty Rules and Procedures

Price: $ 119.00 (USD)

You will receive 1.5 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.

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Course Description

On Jan. 1, 2004, a number of changes went into effect regarding the rules and procedures for filing an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. This program presents an overview of the changes and focuses specifically on proper completion of the new PCT request and demand forms. In addition, the program provides a detailed look at the new Enhanced International Search and Preliminary Examination (EISPE) system. Familiarity with patent law is recommended.

Course Outline

International Patent Protection: New Patent Cooperation Treaty Rules and Procedures
    I. Overview of PCT System Changes
        A. PCT Filing Changes
        B. Signature Questions
        C. Search, Amendment and Publication
        D. Filing of Demand
        E. Additional Changes
    II. New PCT Request Form
        A. Invention Title and Applicant
        B. Further Applicants and/or Inventors
        C. Questions on Inventors and Applicants
        D. Question: Reason for Strategy
        E. Further Applicants, Sheet 2
        F. Continuations
        G. Designations
        H. Germany, Korea and Russia
        I. Priority Claim and Search
        J. Declarations
            1. Entitlement to Apply
            2. Entitlement to Claim Priority
            3. Declaration of Inventorship
        K. Checklist
        L. Fee Calculation Sheet
    III. PCT Demand Form
        A. Demand Form, Sheet 1
        B. Demand Form, Sheet 2
        C. Demand Form, Sheet 3 and Fee Calculation
    IV. Additional PCT System Changes
        A. Waiver of Power of Attorney Requirement
        B. Numbering System Changes
        C. Transitional Issues
        D. Signature Requirements
        E. Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority
            1. Comparison to IPEA Opinion
            2. When Demand Is Filed
    V. New Enhanced International Search and Preliminary Examiniation System
        A. Concern About New System
        B. Main Features
        C. EISPE System Flow
            1. Application Through Production
            2. Chapter II
            3. Chapter I
            4. Chapter I vs. Chapter II
            5. Time Limit to File Demand
            6. Designation System
            7. Related Changes
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Language	English
Course Length	1.70 hours
Duration of Access	for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits	1.5
Instructor	Carol Bidwell, Samson Helfgott, John H. Hornickel, Louis O. Maassel, Chen Wang
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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