june 2015 patent cooperation treaty (pct) how to file a pct application
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June 2015
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
How to File a PCT Application
Generally two ways to prepare/file the "paperwork" for a PCT application. PDF forms (e.g., Request, transmittal, etc.)
PCT-SAFE (SAFE = Secure Applications Filed Electronically) software helps to prepare the electronic forms for filing. Two modes:
– Fully electronic mode: The description, claims, abstract and drawings are attached in PDF, TIFF or XML format.
– PCT-EASY mode: The request form as well as the application body are submitted on paper, accompanied by a physical medium (floppy disk, CD, etc.) which contains a zip file with the request form, the abstract and a log file created through PCT-SAFE.
For ease of viewing, the presentation will show the PDF forms.
How to File a PCT Application
Application (format for A4 Paper and line nos.) Specification- Format A4 paper & line numbers Claims Drawings- add drawing sheet numbers Abstract- add reference numerals
Transmittal Request Fee Transmittal Declaration(s) (optional)
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork Transmittal
USPTO= RO IB= RO
Foreign Filing License Screening
Same but Different
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork Request- Page 1
Attorney identified- includecontinuation sheet foradditional attorneys
Identify the Applicant forspecific State(s)- Check
Supplemental Box & include continuation
sheet for other Applicants
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
Identify InventorsNOTE: Now US Companiescan be Applicants, so US
inventors should be usually“inventor only”
Identify additionalApplicant(s)
Request- Further Applicants & Inventors
Notice Last Names ALL CAPS
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
Explain where eachApplicant is designated
Request- Supplemental Box
Identify Other Patent Attorneys
(from page 1)
Request- Designations & ISA
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
Ask RO transmit certified copy of
priority document(s)
Priority Claim Here
Pick ISA
Miss 12 Month DeadlineRestore Priority Here
Notice Date Format
Request Transmit Prior Search
Results Declarations
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
Identify Declarations
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork Request - Sample Declarations
Request Checklist Signature
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
FIG. # to Appear on PCT Publication
Itemize What is Filed
Sign Here!
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork Fee Calculation Sheet
Notice AdditionalSheet Fees are Common
If USPTO is RO, then can charge to USPTO
Deposit Account
Search Fee ChangesDepending on ISA
Need More Information?
Please Contact:
Chuck Schmal ([email protected])
Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry LLP111 Monument Circle, Suite 3700
Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 634-3456
www.uspatent.com
June 2015
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
How to File a PCT Application