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This document is a request for substantive examination and grant of a Philippine patent for an international patent application, detailing necessary information and requirements for submission.

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How to fill out REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

1. Begin by downloading the REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY form from the relevant authority's website.
2. Fill out your personal information in the designated sections, including your name, address, and contact details.
3. Provide information on the international application number and the country where it was filed.
4. Attach any required documents, such as a copy of the international application and proof of payment if applicable.
5. Review the form for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all required fields are filled.
6. Sign and date the form at the bottom.
7. Submit the completed form and attachments to the appropriate national office either by mail or electronically, as instructed.

Who needs REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

1. Individuals or entities who wish to enter the national phase of a patent application after filing an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
2. Businesses seeking patent protection in specific countries based on their international applications.
3. Patent attorneys or agents acting on behalf of clients filing for national phase entry.

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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?

REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY is a formal request to enter the national phase of an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). It indicates the applicant's intention to seek patent protection in a specific country or region after the international phase.

Who is required to file REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

The applicant of the international patent application is required to file the REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY in each designated country where they wish to seek patent protection.

How to fill out REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

To fill out REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY, applicants must provide details such as the application's international publication number, the applicant's information, any necessary translations of the application, and payment of required fees, adhering to the specific guidelines of the respective national patent office.

What is the purpose of REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY?

The purpose of REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY is to formally trigger the examination process of an international patent application in the designated countries, enabling the applicant to obtain patent rights in those jurisdictions.

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

The REQUEST FOR NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY must report information such as the international application number, the title of the invention, details of the applicant, and any required documentation or translations, as well as payment of specified fees.