The hands-on training programme will provide attendees with detailed guidance to the formal requirements of the PCT and information on the regulations related to the PCT. After introducing the system, our expert will explain the application process in terms of content and structure step by step, as well as the proceedings from submission to national phase entry. Attendees will learn about the relevant fees, deadlines and the preliminary examination under the PCT. This course will take place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 25 - 26 January 2018.