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This document is a request for substantive examination and grant of a Philippine patent for an international application.

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How to fill out REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

1. Obtain the REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY form from the appropriate patent office.
2. Fill in the applicant's name and contact information.
3. Provide details of the corresponding international application, including the PCT number.
4. Indicate the designated states where national phase entry is requested.
5. Attach the required documents, such as the international application and translations if necessary.
6. Pay the applicable fees for national phase entry.
7. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
8. Submit the form and documents to the relevant national patent office.

Who needs REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

1. Individuals or companies who have filed an international patent application under the PCT and wish to enter the national phase in specific countries.

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What is the time limit for national phase entry?

Time limits for national/regional phase entry of international PCT applications. Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), applicants must enter the national or regional phase of the application process within a specified timeframe — usually 30 or 31 months from the priority date (earliest filing date).

What is a US national phase application?

National Phase: after the end of the PCT procedure, usually at 30 months from the earliest filing date of your initial application, from which you claim priority, you start to pursue the grant of your patents directly before the national (or regional) patent Offices of the countries in which you want to obtain them.

What is the meaning of national phase entry?

The National Phase Application is an application filed for obtaining a grant of patents in different countries simultaneously based on a single International/PCT application that is filed within 12 months from the priority date (or filed directly).

What are the translation requirements for PCT national phase?

The translation must comprise a translation of the description (including the title of the invention), of the claims and of any text matter in the drawings, as originally filed and/or as amended — each National Chapter (Summary) lists what the translation must comprise for the designated Office concerned.

What is the national phase of PCT application?

What is the PCT national phase? A PCT application extends the deadline for filing utility patent applications in both the US and foreign countries. That extended due date, called the national stage deadline, is either 30 months or 31 months from the earliest filing date known as the priority date.

What is the translation of PCT in China?

Any document submitted under the Chinese Patent Law and its Implementing Regulations must be in Chinese. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications can be filed in either Chinese or English.

What is the time limit for PCT national phase entry?

Value 1 - 999 Please enter a value. Thank you! Fees associated with the US PCT national phase entry as well as other patent fees are available in the fee calculator. The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in the United States of America is 30 months from the date of priority.

What are the languages of publication for PCT?

The languages of publication for international applications are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish (Rule 48.3(a)).

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What is REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

A Request for National Phase Entry is a formal application filed to enter the national phase of a patent application after having initially filed an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

Who is required to file REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

The applicant or their legal representative is required to file the Request for National Phase Entry in each country where patent protection is sought.

How to fill out REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

To fill out the Request for National Phase Entry, one must provide necessary information such as applicant details, international application number, PCT filing date, and any required fees, ensuring compliance with local patent office requirements.

What is the purpose of REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

The purpose of the Request for National Phase Entry is to initiate the examination process for a patent application in specific countries after passing through international review, allowing the applicant to seek patent rights in those jurisdictions.

What information must be reported on REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

The information that must be reported includes the PCT application number, national phase entry date, details of the applicant, any required translations, fees, and declarations as necessary for compliance with the particular national laws.