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DC Chapter Upcoming Events
Lunch and Presentation
Download Invitation
Date:
Tuesday, July 15th, 2003
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic:
Patent Cooperation Treaty Update
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system is expanding rapidly; the number of international applications has grown from 2,600 in 1979 to about 104,000 in 2001. One of the most successful and widely used of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) treaties, the PCT system has consolidated and streamlined patenting procedures and reduced costs for patents applicants worldwide.
But what does the future hold for the 115 member States using the PCT system?
What changes are down the line that can impact the way we do business here in the U.S.?
Speaker:
The speaker, Jay Erstling, is the Director of the Office of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of WIPO. Visiting from Geneva, Switzerland, he will share with us his view of PCT's success and tell us what we are likely to expect from this U.N. organization. Mr. Erstling oversees the processing and publication of PCT international applications, relations with PCT Contracting States and PCT users, as well as the promotion and development of the PCT and International Patent Classification (IPC) systems.
Location:
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
1300 I Street, N.W., 2nd Floor (East)
Washington, D.C. 20005
Metro stops:
Orange and blue lines: McPherson Square,
14th Street- Franklin Square exit Red line.
Metro Center, 13th Street exit
Parking: Limited at 1300 I Street, there are various parking garages on 13th and 14th Street.
Cost:
$20.00 (payable to Finnegan Henderson) for each attendee
Telephone reservations and/or credit card payments will not be accepted.
R.S.V.P.
Three days in advance of meeting by mailing a copy of the invitation and the registration fee to:
John C. Paul
Washington Chapter Chairman, Licensing Executives Society
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
1300 I Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-3315
Telephone: 202.408.4109, Facsimile: 202.408.4400
E-mail: john.paul@finnegan.com
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