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
