Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national phase, PCT applicants have a lot of options. Should you go with a big firm or small firm? Can a boutique IP firm handle US patent filings for a large client?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 26, 2022

How to prepare for a US national phase application. Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase in mind. Even if a PCT applicant ultimately chooses not to enter the US, foreign IP firms will be greatly helped by understanding a few key nuances of US patent practice.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How can you order a US national stage application based on your PCT application? You can now order a flat rate US national phase application based on your PCT application. Simply go to our PCT US national stage page and enter your PCT application number to get started. excess claims).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In decision G1/22 and G/22 (press release and decision found here ), the EBA had to answer the question as to whether the co-applicant of a PCT application who is different from the inventors named in a US priority application can, in the European phase, validly rely on the priority right under Article 87(1) EPC?

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

12620 & 12621 of 2017 , the writs were filed by the applicant of the two patent applications titled ‘Methods of Manufacturing a Paint Roller and Components Parts Thereof’ which had entered the National Phase in India in November 2011. Therefore, such a flexible interpretation of statutory compliances could prejudice others.

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