Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:European_Patent_Office
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:World_Intellectual_Property_Organization_(WIPO)
gptkbp:avionics includes international search report and written opinion
gptkbp:base growing user base of applicants and patent attorneys
gptkbp:benefits simplifies the process of obtaining patents in multiple countries
gptkbp:carbonation optional and conducted in national phase
gptkbp:client open to any country that is a member of the Paris Convention
gptkbp:dlc encourages collaboration between patent offices
gptkbp:federation 30 or 31 months after priority date
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
gptkbp:ingredients extends the time for filing in member countries
gptkbp:invention hosts events and seminars on patent cooperation
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:1970
gptkbp:is_aresource_for offers guides and tools for applicants
gptkbp:legal_representation single international application
gptkbp:localization conducted by International Searching Authorities (IS As)
gptkbp:modifications requires national laws to implement PCT provisions
gptkbp:native_to available in multiple languages including English, French, and Spanish
gptkbp:network connects inventors with patent offices worldwide
gptkbp:odimatches faces challenges in harmonizing patent laws globally
includes international filing fee and search fee
gptkbp:p_hpreference continues to evolve with technology and globalization
millions of applications filed since inception
provides a unified procedure for patent protection
regularly updated to reflect changes in patent law
type of patent application under the PCT
significantly increased international patent filings
supports a global community of inventors and businesses
promotes innovation by simplifying patent processes
gptkbp:platform considered a success in facilitating international patent protection
encourages feedback from users to improve the system
does not grant international patents
established under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
gptkbp:processor can be done online or by mail
gptkbp:publishes published 18 months after priority date
gptkbp:purpose facilitate international patent applications
gptkbp:scholarships partners with organizations to enhance patent cooperation
gptkbp:services offers advisory services for applicants
gptkbp:state 156
countries that are parties to the PCT
includes major economies like the USA, China, and EU countries
gptkbp:status provides a legal framework for international patent applications
gptkbp:system_requirements must meet certain criteria to be accepted
gptkbp:tdp publishes resources and guides for users
gptkbp:touchscreen conducts outreach to educate about the PCT system
gptkbp:vocalization WIPO provides training for users and offices