Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
This practical and interactive course will guide administrative staff in the competent preparation of an application for filing before the EPO. The programme will deepen your understanding of this highly complex area by providing information on all the key administrative aspects including the documentation required on filing, the procedural steps to be followed, and details of time limits and fee payments.
These intensive and highly valuable two days will enhance your knowledge of the formalities procedures at the EPO and enable you to be more efficient in your role.
Key topics to be covered:
- Introduction to the European patent system
- The European patent application
- Electronic filing
- Procedure before the receiving section and search divisions
- Time limits and fees
- Loss of rights, transfer of rights
- Examination procedure
- Post-grant proceedings
- Overview of PCT
- Regional entry before the European Patent Office (EPO)
The course includes a mix of theory and practical exercises and case studies to enhance the learning experience. There will also be time to put your questions to our expert trainer on the procedures. The course also offers the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals from other companies.
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Benefits of attending
By attending this seminar, you will:
- Master the art of competently preparing an application for filing before the EPO
- Receive guidance and insights on all the latest administrative aspects
- Learn which documents are required on filing
- Understand the procedural steps involved and how to complete them successfully
- Get to grips with time limits and how they can affect your application
- Review all aspects of fee payments
There will be time during the course to ask your questions to the expert trainer and get solutions to the challenges you encounter.
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Average rating 4.7
I found the course very well structured, the presentation was very clear and perfectly conducted by the speakers who were able to give all requested details and maintain the att...
All at a very high level and I must say that both speakers were outstanding. The hand-outs offered will help in our office and the content was comprehensive.
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I wanted to deepen my knowledge regarding the formalities procedures at EPO, especially regarding non-common cases, and now I am much more confident with them. I liked the pres...