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Is there a single patent that covers all countries?

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you file a single patent application for all countries? To procure foreign utility patents, however, you can file one international patent application that gives you patent-pending status in most countries. It’s called a PCT application. Why bother filing a PCT if it does not give you a worldwide patent?

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What is the cost of a PCT patent application?

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What factors affect the cost to file a PCT patent application? The cost of a PCT patent application will typically consist of attorney’s fees and government fees. PCT patent attorney’s fees which will vary widely between firms and the amount of work involved (e.g., How much are the PCT government fees?

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International Patents: Grace Periods after Public Disclosures

LexBlog IP

Are there any international grace periods to file a patent application after a public disclosure? If I file a US utility patent application, will that prevent me from filing additional patent applications internationally? Therefore, we have two routes to file applications in other countries. John DeStefano.

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Do we recommend PCT patent applications?

Patent Trademark Blog

Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. When is a PCT application not recommended? A PCT application might not be the best decision under certain circumstances.

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How to File Foreign Patents: A Cost-Effective Foreign Filing Strategy

Patent Trademark Blog

How can you procure international patent rights at lower costs? How can a PCT application save foreign patent costs? Most patent filers understand the international PCT application as a cost deferral mechanism that pushes back foreign filing deadlines. Don’t ignore the ISR.

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Did the Pandemic Affect 2020 Australian PCT Filings?

LexBlog IP

As I reported back in January, there were some indications of weakening patent filings by Australian applicants in 2020. Domestic applicants filed 10% fewer Australian standard applications than in 2019. Of course, Australian application numbers are not the only indicator of filing activity. Read more »

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Dragons' Den, Episode 13 Series 20

Dragons' Den

I was however, pleased to watch such IP-rich conversations, which I’ll break down for any budding business owners looking to protect their assets. Making them sweat First into the Den was Theresa Pope, creator of Dandi London, a business that produces products to prevent embarrassment from involuntary bodily functions.