Patent International

What is the status of the China utility model process? Utility models (UM) are known for being cheap and automatic. For US filers seeking patent…

How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget,…

Can you file a late foreign patent application based on Paris Convention? We’ve talked about filing late PCT and national stage applications. But, what if…

How much does it cost to file a PCT patent application? The cost of an international PCT patent application will typically consist of attorney’s fees…

Why do patent grace periods matter? Procrastinating can be an unforgiveable offense when it comes to patenting. Nearly every country has a timing requirement for…

What is an International Search Authority? An International Search Authority (ISA) is a patent office that you choose to search for prior art relevant to…

What is a conventional priority claim? A US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign…

Choosing patent foreign countries A US patent provides a patent owner with rights only in the US. That might be enough for patent owners who…

What is a PCT prior art search report? Patent examiners review PCT applications in the same way that the USPTO examines utility nonprovisional patent applications.…

Is it possible to extend the PCT national stage deadline? Depending upon the country, the deadline for entering the national phase of a PCT application…

Why consider a utility model? Foreign utility patents are expensive. To obtain a foreign utility patent, you normally go through a long examination process with…

What is CSP*? Typically, most folks applying for utility patents desire the path of least resistance, meaning fewer rejections and less prior art cited. So,…