Patent International

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…

Foreign patent costs Foreign patent costs are high. If we’re talking about utility patents, expect about $2,000 to $6,000 for the initial filing in each…

Guest post by Ana Paula BritoPartner at Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello Brazil Patent Invalidation In a recent court decision in Brazil, involving…

Guest post by Amelia Skeldingat Keltie How will Brexit affect UK IP rights? The UK is currently due to leave the EU on October 31,…

Guest post by Sung-pil HwangSouth Korea patent and trademark attorney at E.M.Hwang & Partners How many IP applications are filed in South Korea? South Korea…

Guest post by Carlota VergasEuropean Patent Attorney at Balder IP Patent laws in Latin American countries The Patent Laws in Latin American countries establish the…

Guest post by Tracy Che China patent agent at Beijing ZBSD Patent & Trademark Agent Ltd. Patent eligibility of the diagnosis or treatment of diseases…

Guest post by Aki Ryuka Japan Patent Attorney and founder of Ryuka IP Law Firm Japan IP High Court Says, Steak Providing System is Patent…

How much does an international utility patent application cost? International patent costs can escalate quickly. When pursuing utility patents in foreign countries, you cannot ignore…

From China PCT to US national stage Chinese companies filing US national stage applications through their PCT applications need to be aware of a few…

What is the PCT national phase? A PCT application extends the deadline for filing utility patent applications in both the US and foreign countries. That…

Recognizing and Avoiding US National Phase Common Mistakes PCT applicants entering the US national phase will benefit by understanding specific USPTO requirements and rules that…