WIPO’s plans for improving the PCT

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WIPO’s plans for improving the PCT

Managing IP Correspondent
June 30 2010

WIPO wants to revitalise the PCT system. James Pooley, deputy director-general for patents at the IP organisation, outlines progress so far and explains how the improvements should benefit users

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Patent co-operation TreatyEuropean UnionMIP Special FocusGlobal patent review IP Focus 2010 (June 2010)Europe
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