How do experienced corporate users make the most of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System? Join WIPO's upcoming webinar on 26 November 2026 to hear practical insights from Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd. on international filing strategies, national phase entry and effective use of International Search Reports.
Organized by WIPO’s PCT Legal and User Relations Division in collaboration with the WIPO Japan Office, the webinar, “Practical Insights on Using the PCT: Perspectives from a Long-Time Corporate User”, features Mr. Kenji Kamata, Director and General Manager of the Operations Division at Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd.
Drawing on his extensive experience using the PCT System, Mr. Kamata offers practical perspectives on international filing strategies, considerations when choosing between the PCT and the Paris Convention routes, key issues relating to national phase entry, and effective use of International Search Reports (ISRs) and ePCT. The session will be moderated by Ms. Setsuko Asami, WIPO PCT Consultant and Visiting Professor at Meiji University.
The webinar program also includes a brief update on recent developments in the PCT System, presented by Mineko Mohri, Senior Legal Officer in WIPO’s PCT Legal and User Relations Division.
Event details
- Date and time: 26 November 2026, 2 to 3.30 p.m (Japan Standard Time)
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Language: Japanese
- Participation fee: Free of charge
Participants can submit questions when registering for the webinar. Questions submitted by the end of October may be selected for anonymous discussion during the session. Please note that, due to time constraints, questions will not be taken live.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar may be of particular interest to:
- Professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of international filing strategies and the practical use of the PCT System in a corporate environment;
- Those seeking to learn practical considerations relating to national phase entry; and
- Users interested in making more effective use of ePCT.
This webinar offers a valuable opportunity to learn directly from a highly experienced corporate PCT user and gain practical insights into how to make better use of the PCT System.
Questions or Comments?
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