National Phase Entry
Secure Your Patent Rights in Individual Countries
Transition to National Patent Protection
National Phase Entry is a critical step in the PCT process, where your international patent application is submitted to individual countries for examination and potential patent grants. At BrandSecure, we guide inventors and businesses through this phase, ensuring compliance with national requirements to secure your intellectual property globally.
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National Phase Essentials
What is National Phase Entry?
National Phase Entry is the stage in the PCT process where an international patent application is submitted to individual countries for patent examination.
Benefits of National Phase Entry
National Phase Entry allows applicants to pursue patent protection in multiple countries while leveraging the PCT’s initial international phase.
National Phase Entry Process
The process involves submitting the PCT application to national patent offices, paying fees, and meeting country-specific requirements.
Managing National Phase Patents
Post-national phase, patents require maintenance fees, compliance with local laws, and monitoring to remain valid in each country.
Challenges of National Phase Entry
National Phase Entry involves complexities like varying national laws, high costs, and the need for precise compliance with deadlines.
Key Countries: National Phase Considerations
United States
Requires detailed compliance with USPTO rules, including inventor declarations and proof of novelty.
European Patent Office
Allows a single entry for multiple European countries, but requires translations for validation.
China
Demands accurate Chinese translations and strict adherence to CNIPA’s patentability criteria.
India
Requires national phase entry within 31 months, with specific forms and fee structures.
Japan
JPO requires Japanese translations and rigorous examination for novelty and inventive step.
South Korea
KIPO emphasizes technical compliance and may require local representation for objections.
How to Enter the National Phase
1. Select Target Countries
Choose countries for patent protection based on market strategy and PCT deadlines.
2. Submit National Phase Application
File the PCT application with each national patent office within 30/31 months.
3. Pay Fees and Provide Translations
Pay national fees and submit translations of the application as required.
4. Comply with National Requirements
Meet country-specific formalities, such as inventor declarations or additional forms.
5. Undergo National Examination
Respond to office actions and secure patent grants based on national examinations.
Eligibility and Requirements
Who Can Enter the National Phase?
Applicants with a filed PCT international application
Businesses with a registered office in a PCT member country
Individuals or entities with residency in a PCT member country
Universities or research institutions with PCT applications
Assignees of a PCT application meeting national eligibility
What Documents Are Needed?
Copy of the PCT international application
Translations of patent specification and claims
National phase entry forms (country-specific)
Inventor declarations or priority documents (if required)
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