By the end of this module, the participant will be able to file a PCT application using the RO/101 form (fax and electronic filing), invoke priority, deal with the most frequently occurring issues for getting a filing date, and deal with both formality and prosecution tasks during the rest of the international phase, EP regional entry and national entry in the US, China, India and Japan. Participants will have a good insight in time limits, remedies and fee payments and will be able to put the knowledge into practice.
Furthermore the participant will be able to perform and monitor the main procedural steps during all these phases.
The participant will also gain insight in what he/she might encounter during the different national phases like requesting examination, filing of assignment, Power of Attorney, IDS, payment of issue fees, renewal fees, etc.
Detailed information about the topics and course materials of the full Formalities training (Dutch exam) program can be found in this very comprehensive brochure.
Discount
Members of the Dutch and Belgium Platform Formalities Officers receive a reduction of 10%.