Dos and Don’ts of Foreign Patent Filings

Expanding your patent protection beyond the U.S. can open doors to new markets and increase the value of your invention. However, without the right strategy, the process can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. Different countries have unique rules, deadlines, and filing requirements, which can create unexpected challenges. A well-planned approach can help...

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Record Year for International Patent Applications in 2016, up 7.3% from 2015; Strong Demand Also for Trademark and Industrial Design Protection – WIPO press release

[caption id=""] PCT countries are in blue [/caption] The PCT, or Patent Cooperation Treaty, is a treaty between 152 countries.  It facilitates inventors’ filing their patent applications in foreign countries by providing a relatively inexpensive ‘date holder’ in all 152 countries until the inventor decides...
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