Formal Requirements of the European Patent System

Formal Requirements of the European Patent System focuses on the formal requirements of the European patent system, covering topics such as patent applications, procedures, time limits, and post-grant processes.

Topics

• The European patent application
• Introduction to the European patent system
• Procedure before the receiving section and search divisions
• Electronic filing
• Loss of rights, transfer of rights
• Time limits, fees
• Post-grant proceedings
• Examination procedure
• Regional entry before the European Patent Office (EPO)
• Overview of PCT

Who should Attend

• Office managers in industrial patent departments
• Patent administrators and patent formalities staff
• Those needing a good understanding of the formal requirements of the European patent system
• Patent administrators in private practice