Unit 3 -PCT Flashcards
What are the advantages of filing a PCT application?
- Convenience - 1 application covers 153 countries & regions
- File in English at UKIPO, EPO or IB
- Postpones major costs involved with National/Regional filings
- More easily to make corrections through a single office
- Can save time during national prosecution
What are the minimum requirements for obtaining a filing date? (PCT)
- Right to file (At least 1 Applicant is a national or resident of a PCT contracting state)
- Application in prescribed language for the RO
Indicate application is a PCT application
- Designation of at least one PCT state
- Applicant details
- Description and claims
When is the transmittal fee due? (PCT)
On filing
When is the search fee due? (PCT)
On filing
When is the filing fee due? (PCT)
On filing
When is the fee for obtaining priority document due? (PCT)
On filing
When is the fee for Restoration of Right to Priority due? (PCT)
On filing
What is the deadline for filing supplementary international search?
22 months from the earliest priority date
When does the PCT application publish?
ASAP after 18 months from priority date
What is the deadline for filing Article 19 amendments?
- 16 months from earliest priority date
Or
- 2 months from date of mailing of ISR
Whichever is later
What is the deadline for filing a demand for International Preliminary Examination?
- 22 months from earliest priority date
Or
- 3 months from date of ISR
Whichever is later
When is the fee for filing a demand due? (PCT)
- 1 month after filing Demand
Or
- 22 months from earliest priority date
Whichever is later
What is the deadline for responding to Written Opinion on a Demand case?
2 months from date of Written Opinion
Extendible by 1 month on request
Define regional phase
Filing international application in a group of countries e.g EP
What is the deadline for entering EP regional phase?
31 months from earliest priority date on PCT application