With effect from July 1 2014, the EPO has changed its practice in the procedure under Chapter II PCT. More specifically, following the entry into force of new Rule 66.1ter PCT and amended Rule 70.2(f) ...

In June, Uruguay committed to join the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT” or “Treaty”), with unanimous approval from both houses of parliament. The PCT—first signed in 1970, effective for 35 years and ...

There was a time when inventors did not have to worry about protecting intellectual property outside their country, largely because products were typically conceived, manufactured and purchased within ...

The Patent Cooperation Treaty is the best tool currently available to seek international patent protection in multiple jurisdictions. Keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the PCT system, ...

Under the revised PCT procedure, International Preliminary Reports on Patentability (IPRPs) are now issued for both Chapter I and Chapter II applications with filing dates on or after January 1 2004.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There was a time when inventors did not have to worry about protecting intellectual property outside their country, largely because ...