PCT International Patent Application
Worldwide Patent Protection Across 157 Countries via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (WIPO)
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) enables inventors and multinational enterprises to preserve patent rights across 157 contracting states simultaneously through a single international filing. Lex Protector coordinates PCT filings with the International Bureau (IB) of WIPO and designated receiving offices.
Core Legal Capabilities & Protection
- ✓Single international application filing preserving priority across 157 member countries.
- ✓30-month international runway to evaluate commercial traction before entering national phase jurisdictions.
- ✓International Search Report (ISR) and Written Opinion from world-leading International Searching Authorities (ISA).
- ✓Streamlined national phase entry management in the US, EU, China, Japan, India, and Australia.
Our 4-Stage Legal Procedure
1. Priority Harmonization
Verifying priority claim under Paris Convention Article 4 within 12 months.
2. ePCT Electronic Filing
Filing through WIPO ePCT receiving offices with formal declarations.
3. Search Report Analysis
Reviewing ISA search results and filing Chapter II amendments if needed.
4. National Phase Transition
Transitioning to target countries at months 30 or 31.
Statutory Authorities & Legal Framework
Administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT, 1970).
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International Law Office
Dedicated intellectual property law office handling patent prosecution, international trademark portfolios, copyright registrations, and cross-border enforcement litigation.