Tag: pct

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?…

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,…

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 an International Search Authority? An International Search Authority (ISA) is a patent office that you choose to search for prior art relevant to…

Is national stage the only way a PCT application can enter the US? No, an alternative option to enter the US from a PCT application…

Will you get a prior art search in your PCT patent application? Yes, a prior art patent search is typically made in each PCT application.…

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…

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…

US National Stage Application: The Basics For most international patent applicants, the US is one of the top national phase PCT countries to be considered.…