Category: Patent International

How to File a European Design Patent (RCD)

Is there a single design patent application that covers the EU? You can file a single European design patent application that covers the EU countries.…

How to Patent in China

Does it make sense to get a patent in China? One of the most frequent questions I get about getting a patent in China is…

What are the PCT member countries?

Does an international PCT patent application cover the whole world? No, a PCT application does not cover every country. Here is a list of non-member…

PCT Receiving Office (RO): When a PCT application cannot be filed with the USPTO

What is a PCT Receiving Office (RO)? In order to file a PCT application, a Receiving Office (RO) must be selected. For most US practitioners,…

Is there a single patent that covers all countries?

Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries?…

PCT Patent Application: Why file foreign when your US application is uncertain or not allowed?

Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically…

Do we recommend PCT patent applications?

Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. Generally,…

China Utility Model: How is this China utility patent alternative changing?

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 to File Foreign Patents: A Cost-Effective Foreign Filing Strategy

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?

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…

What is the cost of a PCT patent application?

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…

What are the patent grace periods to file in the US and foreign countries?

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…

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