- videocam On-Demand
- card_travel Patent
- schedule 90 minutes
Patent Cooperation Treaty: Evaluating the Benefits and Risks, Obtaining International Patent Protection
Navigating the PCT, Priority, Selection of International Authorities, PCT Search and Examination, and More
Welcome! Strafford is now BARBRI! The expert courses you know from the trusted global leader in legal education.
Description
When seeking patent protection, counsel should consider whether the client needs patent protection outside the U.S. If so, counsel may want to use the PCT--the heart of the international patent system. The PCT is a cost-effective option and provides many benefits for applicants that can be tailored according to applicant’s needs.
From writing the application to selecting an RO and ISA, patent counsel need a clear understanding of the PCT system, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages to guide clients through the process. The speakers will also discuss recent PCT rule changes.
Listen as our authoritative panel of patent attorneys provides guidance on leveraging the PCT to get international patent protection. The panel will discuss effective use of the PCT and outline the advantages and disadvantages of using the PCT. The panel will also discuss the selection of the RO and ISA, priority rights, and incorporation by reference.
Presented By

Ms. McNeill offers intellectual property strategy and advises on new application preparation, patent prosecution (U.S. and foreign), and preparation and negotiation of IP transactions, and provides the full scope of counseling services. She has a special interest in counseling clients on patent application filing and developing worldwide prosecution strategies in concert with clients’ business goals. She has managed and directed the U.S. and international patent portfolios for U.S. clients and has overseen the U.S. patent portfolio for international clients in Europe and Asia.

Mr. Nørgaard counsels on all areas of life science and medical technology including anything from genetics and molecular biology to drugs, diagnostics, analytical equipment, medical equipment, and greentech. He counsels on IPR strategy, IPR organization and management of companies, business development, license agreements, freedom-to-operate, validity of patents, oppositions and appeals before the EPO (European Patent Office), in addition to drafting and prosecution of patent applications. He also serves as a technical judge in Norway. Since 2015 he has served as Chairman of the Board at HØIBERG.
-
This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
-
Live Online
On Demand
Date + Time
- event
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
Outline
- Advantages and disadvantages of using PCT
- Writing an international application
- Receiving office selection
- International searching authority selection
- Priority applications
- Making changes to the application
- Unity of invention
- Active prosecution in the PCT phase
- National stage entry
- Recent regulatory changes
- Getting help in your PCT application
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the benefits of and reasons to use the PCT?
- What should patent counsel weigh when determining where to file the international application?
- What should patent practitioners consider when selecting the ISA?
- When should patent counsel consider filing a Demand for International Examination?
- When to use the Patent Prosecution Highway after positive international examination
- When to file through the PCT and when to consider Paris Convention filings in PCT countries
Unlimited access to premium CLE courses:
- Annual access
- Available live and on-demand
- Best for attorneys and legal professionals
Unlimited access to premium CPE courses.:
- Annual access
- Available live and on-demand
- Best for CPAs and tax professionals
Unlimited access to premium CLE, CPE, Professional Skills and Practice-Ready courses.:
- Annual access
- Available live and on-demand
- Best for legal, accounting, and tax professionals
Unlimited access to Professional Skills and Practice-Ready courses:
- Annual access
- Available on-demand
- Best for new attorneys
Related Courses

Discretionary Denials in IPRs: New Framework, Navigating the Evolving Landscape, Strategies for Survival
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

Terminating Patent Licenses: Key Considerations and Best Practices
Available On-Demand

Building a Winning Evidentiary Record at the PTAB (and Surviving Appeal)
Available On-Demand

Evaluating and Acquiring Patent Portfolios: Key Considerations
Available On-Demand