Tag: pct application

What are the PCT member countries?

Does an international PCT patent application cover the whole world? No, a PCT application does not cover every country. Here is a list of non-member…

PCT Receiving Office (RO): When a PCT application cannot be filed with the USPTO

What is a PCT Receiving Office (RO)? In order to file a PCT application, a Receiving Office (RO) must be selected. For most US practitioners,…

How much does a US national stage application cost?

What is the cost of filing a US national stage application? The initial cost of filing a Us national stage application based on a PCT…

First file PCT or US patent application?

Should you file PCT or US patent application first? When you need patents in the US and foreign countries, you must eventually file multiple patent…

Patent abstract: Traps for the unwary

What is a patent abstract? A patent abstract is a short section of a utility patent that concisely summarizes the invention. Preferably located after the…

How to Amend PCT Application

Does Your PCT Application Require Any Amendments? Before delving into the complexities of filing amendments to a PCT application, the initial question to consider is…

US National Stage Entry Based on PCT Application: What to Know

US National Stage Application: The Basics For most international patent applicants, the US is one of the top national phase PCT countries to be considered.…

Which countries are not PCT members?

Which countries are not members of the PCT? Since the PCT does not cover every country, applicants interested in foreign patent protection must keep in mind the…

What are the PCT deadlines for a Chapter II Demand and Article 19 and 34 Amendments?

Preliminary Review of Claims in PCT Application Every PCT application automatically receives a prior art search and a written opinion on the invention’s novelty, inventive step…

How much are flat fee estimates for PCT national phase entries?

National stage flat fee cost estimates A PCT application allows you to file your patent application in multiple countries. To do so, an applicant enters…

What is a PCT application? How to Get Foreign Utility Patents

PCT Application: The Gateway to Obtaining Foreign Utility Patents Are you considering foreign utility patent protection? A Patent Cooperation Treaty application is a single utility…

International Patent Rights: How to Get Foreign Utility Patents

Is there only one way to get international patent rights? No, there are multiple routes to obtain foreign utility patents. While there is no such…

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