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What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents, utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility…

What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national phase, PCT applicants have a…

How to prepare for a US national phase application Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase in mind. Even if a…

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…

From Japan PCT to US national phase For Japanese PCT applicants seeking to enter the US national phase, understanding the peculiarities of US patent practice…

From Korean PCT to US national phase Korean PCT applicants seeking to file a US national phase application should be aware of key differences between…

From Europe PCT to US national phase Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands are among the top 10 countries that use the PCT…

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…