Unit 3 - GB National Phase

Question 1

What are the minimum requirements for entering the GB national phase?

Answer 1

• National processing fee
• Translation of application into official UKIPO language
• Form NP1
• Form 7; if inventor details are not given on PCT

Question 2

When is the due date for requesting search on a GB national phase application?

Answer 2

Later of:-

• 12 months from earliest priority date, or;
• 2 months from national phase entry

Question 3

When is the deadline for requesting examination on a GB national phase application?

Answer 3

Later of:-

• 6 months from date of publication, or
• 2 months from national phase entry

Question 4

On a form NP1, where should you indicate that a fee sheer is included?

Answer 4

In section 8, state category ‘other’ and identify fee sheet.