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…
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…
How to Choose a US National Phase Firm: PCT to US National Stage Entry
What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national…
US National Phase Strategy: What is a smarter way to enter the US national stage?
How to prepare for a US national phase application Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase…
Which International Search Authority should a PCT applicant choose?
What is an International Search Authority? An International Search Authority (ISA) is a patent office that you choose to search…
PCT Bypass: Another way to enter US?
Is national stage the only way a PCT application can enter the US? No, an alternative option to enter the…
What is a PCT patent search of prior art?
Will you get a prior art search in your PCT patent application? Yes, a prior art patent search is typically…
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…
PCT national phase entry into foreign countries: What to know
What is the PCT national phase? A PCT application extends the deadline for filing utility patent applications in both the…
US National Phase Common Mistakes: How to avoid
Recognizing and Avoiding US National Phase Common Mistakes PCT applicants entering the US national phase will benefit by understanding specific…
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…
US National Stage Entry Based on PCT Application: What to Know
US National Stage Application: The Basics For most international patent applicants, the US is one of the top national phase…