Patent protection in a single country is rarely adequate in today's global economy; inventions must be protected in multiple countries throughout the world. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) provides the mechanism whereby a patent application may be filed to have effect in many countries, an alternative to filing individually in many countries. The use of a PCT filing saves time as well as the cost of such individual filings.

At this event, a key official from the PCT Legal Division of WIPO will provide an update on pending and emerging issues surrounding the administration of the PCT, its rules and regulations, and the related Authorities. The focus will be to update changes, specifically those implemented in April 2007, to discuss what rules and regulations and other procedures are currently working and what are not, and to suggest changes for the future. This is an excellent opportunity for all patent attorneys and agents who prosecute PCT applications to gain insight into the working of the PCT and WIPO and to have a voice in considerations for the future. Ample time will be allowed for questions and answers.

Additionally, a panel will present and then lead a discussion with the audience related to ethics issues that may be encountered when working through a PCT application.

Friday, 7 September 2007
Chicago-Kent College of Law Auditorium
565 West Adams

1:30 - Registration
2:00 - 5:15 - Programs
5:15 - Reception

Registration Fee: $125
For more information and to register, please refer to: http://www.kentlaw.edu/depts/cle/