Get the free National Phase

PCT/Cable No:Form for Request of Entry into National Phase under Articles 22 or 39 of the Patent Cooperation Treaty IN THE MATTER OF PCT International Application #filed(international application

How to fill out national phase

How to fill out national phase

1. Step 1: Determine the countries where you want to seek protection for your invention during the national phase.
2. Step 2: Prepare the necessary documents, including a copy of the international application, a description of the invention, any drawings or diagrams, and translations if required.
3. Step 3: Complete the necessary forms for each designated country, including the applicant’s details, the title of the invention, and any priority claims.
4. Step 4: Submit the forms and all supporting documents to the national or regional patent office of each designated country.
5. Step 5: Pay the filing and processing fees for each country. These fees may vary depending on the country and the type of application.
6. Step 6: Monitor the progress of your national phase applications and respond to any examination or office actions from the patent offices.
7. Step 7: If your national phase applications are successful, you will receive a patent grant or certificate of protection in each designated country.

Who needs national phase?

1. Individual inventors or companies who wish to protect their inventions in multiple countries need to go through the national phase.
2. The national phase is particularly important for patent applicants who have filed an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
3. By entering the national phase, inventors can extend their patent protection beyond the initial PCT application and secure exclusive rights in specific countries where they wish to commercialize their inventions.
4. It allows inventors to pursue patent rights in countries where they believe their invention will be commercially valuable or where they plan to manufacture or sell their product.
5. The national phase also enables inventors to secure stronger patent protection and enforce their rights more effectively in each designated country.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

Can I sign the national phase electronically in Chrome?

Yes. You can use pdfFiller to sign documents and use all of the features of the PDF editor in one place if you add this solution to Chrome. In order to use the extension, you can draw or write an electronic signature. You can also upload a picture of your handwritten signature. There is no need to worry about how long it takes to sign your national phase.

Can I create an eSignature for the national phase in Gmail?

It's easy to make your eSignature with pdfFiller, and then you can sign your national phase right from your Gmail inbox with the help of pdfFiller's add-on for Gmail. This is a very important point: You must sign up for an account so that you can save your signatures and signed documents.

How can I fill out national phase on an iOS device?

In order to fill out documents on your iOS device, install the pdfFiller app. Create an account or log in to an existing one if you have a subscription to the service. Once the registration process is complete, upload your national phase. You now can take advantage of pdfFiller's advanced functionalities: adding fillable fields and eSigning documents, and accessing them from any device, wherever you are.

What is national phase?

National phase is the stage in the patent application process where the application is filed in each individual country or region in which the applicant seeks patent protection.

Who is required to file national phase?

The applicant is required to file national phase in each country or region where they wish to obtain patent protection.

How to fill out national phase?

National phase is typically filled out by submitting the required forms, translations, and fees to the respective patent office in each country or region.

What is the purpose of national phase?

The purpose of national phase is to secure patent protection in specific countries or regions designated by the applicant.

What information must be reported on national phase?

The information reported on national phase includes the patent application, translations, power of attorney, and any other documents required by the individual countries or regions.