Patent Cooperation Treaty PCT How to File a
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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) How to File a PCT Application June 2015
How to File a PCT Application q Generally two ways to prepare/file the "paperwork" for a PCT application. q PDF forms (e. g. , Request, transmittal, etc. ) q PCT-SAFE (SAFE = Secure Applications Filed Electronically) software helps to prepare the electronic forms for filing. Two modes: – Fully electronic mode: The description, claims, abstract and drawings are attached in PDF, TIFF or XML format. – PCT-EASY mode: The request form as well as the application body are submitted on paper, accompanied by a physical medium (floppy disk, CD, etc. ) which contains a zip file with the request form, the abstract and a log file created through PCT-SAFE. q For ease of viewing, the presentation will show the PDF forms.
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Application (format for A 4 Paper and line nos. ) q Specification- Format A 4 paper & line numbers q Claims q Drawings- add drawing sheet numbers q Abstract- add reference numerals q Transmittal q Request q Fee Transmittal q Declaration(s) (optional)
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Transmittal Foreign Filing License Screening
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request- Page 1 Identify the Applicant for specific State(s)- Check Supplemental Box & include continuation sheet for other Applicants Attorney identified- include continuation sheet for additional attorneys
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request- Further Applicants & Inventors Identify additional Applicant(s) Notice Last Names ALL CAPS Identify Inventors NOTE: Now US Companies can be Applicants, so US inventors should be usually “inventor only”
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request- Supplemental Box Explain where each Applicant is designated Identify Other Patent Attorneys (from page 1)
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request- Designations & ISA Priority Claim Here Ask RO transmit certified copy of priority document(s) Miss 12 Month Deadline Restore Priority Here Pick ISA Notice Date Format
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request q Transmit Prior Search Results q Declarations Identify Declarations
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request - Sample Declarations
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Request q. Checklist q. Signature Itemize What is Filed FIG. # to Appear on PCT Publication Sign Here!
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork q Fee Calculation Sheet Search Fee Changes Depending on ISA Notice Additional Sheet Fees are Common If USPTO is RO, then can charge to USPTO Deposit Account
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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) How to File a PCT Application June 2015
