Strategic Safeguarding: Elevate Your Innovations with DexPatent's PCT Patent Filing Expertise

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Why PCT Filing Matters?

Reach More Markets

Protect your invention in multiple countries simultaneously with a single application, significantly expanding your market potential.

Cost-Effective Efficiency

Reduce filing fees and administrative burden compared to individual national filings.

Streamlined Process

Avoid the complexities of navigating diverse national patent laws and procedures.

Enhanced Credibility

Demonstrate the global relevance and value of your invention to investors and partners.

Requirements for filing a PCT application

Eligible Subject Matter

The invention must qualify for patent protection in at least one PCT member country
This typically includes inventions that are novel, non-obvious, and have industrial applicability.

Applicant Eligibility

You must be a national or resident of a PCT member country, or have a business establishment in one.

Application Documents

PCT Request Form: Includes basic information about the applicant and invention.
Description: Detailed explanation of the invention's technical features and how it works.
Claims: Define the scope of protection sought for the invention.
Abstract: Concise summary of the invention.
Drawings (if applicable): Visual representations of the invention.
Fees: Payment of applicable PCT filing fees.

Filing Deadline

File a PCT application within 12 months of the earliest priority date (usually the first filing date in a national patent office).

Receiving Office

Choose a Receiving Office, such as the USPTO, EPO, or WIPO, to handle the initial filing.

International Search

An International Searching Authority (ISA) conducts a search for prior art relevant to the invention's patentability.

International Publication

The PCT application is published around 18 months after the priority date, making it accessible to the public

National Phase Entry

Within 30-31 months of the priority date, decide in which specific countries to pursue patent protection and initiate national patent procedures in those countries.

Translation Requirements

Some countries may require parts of the PCT application to be translated into their official language during the national phase.

National Laws

National patent laws govern the examination and grant of patents in each designated country.

    

  As a small company with a groundbreaking invention, we were uncertain about reaching a global audience. Your team's PCT filing expertise secured international patent protection in many countries, unlocking doors to new markets and opportunities. Now, our innovation has the potential to impact the world.   

Patent Manager, Healthcare Company, US

Benefits of PCT patent filing

Global Reach

Expand your patent protection internationally with a single PCT application.

Extended Decision Time

PCT filing provides more time to make decisions on where to pursue patent protection in individual countries.

Cost Efficiency

Streamline the initial filing process and delay expenses associated with national filings.

    

  Your team's strategic guidance on patent filing was instrumental for our startup. Balancing the need to protect our intellectual property with budget constraints, you provided insightful advice on optimal filing strategies for India and the PCT. The result is a strong and cost-effective IP portfolio that aligns with our business growth objectives.   

Inventor, Smart Cities Sector, Singapore

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Frequently Asked Questions

PCT filing simplifies the process of seeking patent protection in multiple countries with a single application, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution.

DexPatent understands the unique needs of each industry and crafts a customized strategy to ensure optimal protection based on industry-specific nuances.

Yes, additional countries can be designated in the national phase, offering flexibility to extend protection based on business considerations.
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