PCT

Question 1

Entering the National phase in the US

Answer 1

1. Pay the required National fees
2. Furnish a translation of the IA
3. Submit required oath or declaration

Question 2

Minimum part of IA

Answer 2

Question 3

PCT time table

Answer 3

Question 4

Prior art of PCT

Answer 4

Filing date prior to 11/29/00 (pre-AIPA) 102(e) prior art only when:
FOoT rule (fee, oath, translation)
This date exist only when US patent based on the IA has issued

Post- 11/29/00 (post AIPA) : If IA designated the US and published in English

Under AIA 102(a)(2): prior art date of PCT is the earliest priority date, providing the IA designated the US at the time of filing.

Question 5

When is basic filing fee due?

Answer 5

30 months from earliest National filing date

Question 6

A demand for International prelim examination must be filed with?

Answer 6

International prelim examining authority

Question 7

FOT rule

Answer 7