PATENTSCOPE is a new search tool on the WIPO website that allows you not only to search the PCT database …
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How the IPER offers an exceptional ROI to patentees
After you file your PCT application, you will receive an International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER). The IPER occurs during the …
Alternatives to a PCT application
When it is time to consider whether to file a PCT application, it is important to weigh in possible alternatives. …
How a PCT can reduce overall patent costs
The biggest deterrent to filing a PCT application is the filing fees, which will cost thousands of dollars – and …
International patent questions – answered
Can I get an international patent? There is no such thing as an international patent, nor is there an international …
The PCT-PPH program
There is a new opportunity being afforded PCT applications (on a beta test or pilot basis) that receive positive results …
2012 patent foreign filing trends
Earlier this year, inovia, a company that provides a platform for foreign filing, issued a report (The U.S. Global Patent …
What is a PCT patent and why should I choose it?
Most individuals begin their patent process by filing an application in their home country (in this case, the U.S.), and …