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