PCT application

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:US_patent
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:World_Intellectual_Property_Organization
gptkbp:allows single international patent filing
gptkbp:application individuals
organizations
companies
gptkbp:compatibleWith international patent
gptkbp:durationBeforeNationalPhase 30 or 31 months from priority date
gptkbp:enables entry into national phase in member states
gptkbp:filedUnder gptkb:Patent_Cooperation_Treaty
gptkbp:filingDate date of submission to receiving office
gptkbp:firstFiled 1978
gptkbp:fullName Patent Cooperation Treaty application
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PCT application
gptkbp:includes preliminary examination
international publication
international search
gptkbp:initialFilingLanguage various official languages
gptkbp:legalBasis Patent Cooperation Treaty (1970)
gptkbp:memberState over 150
gptkbp:priorityDate possible from earlier national application
gptkbp:purpose international patent protection
gptkbp:requires national phase entry for patent grant
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:US_patent
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4