Category: Patent International

Latin America Patent Law: What is the Problem and Solution Approach?

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…

China patent law: Are treatments for diseases patentable?

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

Patenting software and business methods in Japan

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 can you save money on international patent costs?

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…

China PCT Applicants: What to Know About US National Stage Entry

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…

PCT National Phase: What You Need To Know About National Stage Into Foreign Countries

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…

US National Phase Common Mistakes: How to Avoid Errors

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…

What is a PCT Receiving Office (RO) and International Search Authority (ISA)?

Who can file a PCT application? Before delving into the details of PCT Receiving Offices (RO) and International Search Authorities (ISA), we should start with…

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…

Can you add new matter to a PCT application to be filed in the US?

What is a bypass application? A PCT application that designates the US may be considered a pending US application from the international application filing date…

How To Patent in Europe (EPO)

What is the European Patent Office? Getting a utility patent in Europe a bit different than patenting in other foreign countries. A single utility patent…

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…

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