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General information

Invention patent
(Paris route or PCT)

Design patent

Filling timelines

The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in is 30 months from the earliest date of
priority. For Paris route application is within 12 months from the earliest date of priority. Claiming priority term, can be restored paying an additional fee within 2 months from the expiration for Paris route and international pct applications.

The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. This time limit ca be restored within 2 months from the missed term by paying an additional fee.

Required documents

Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.

Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.

Examination stage

The examination fees are included in the official fees that are paid at the filing stage. The first examination report must be issued by the USPTO within 18 months from the filing date. An acceleration can be requested at the time of the filing paying an additional fees.

The examination fees are included in the official fees that are paid at the filing stage. The first examination report must be issued by the USPTO within 18 months from the filing date. An acceleration can be requested at the time of the filing paying an additional fee and filing a prior art search.

Granting

Once the application is accepted to registration, the applicant must proceed with the payment
of “registration fees” within 3 months from the acceptance notice.

Once the application is accepted to registration, the applicant must proceed with the payment
of “registration fees” within 3 months from the acceptance notice.

FAQ’s

How long can it take a US patent to be issued?

A standard patent application process in the US can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, an accelerated examination can be requested to potentially allow the applicant to obtain a final disposition of the patent within about 12 months. Contact us for additional information.

Can a US patent application be restored after abandonment?

Yes, a patent application that has been abandoned, it can be revived by filing a request for restoration, paying the regarding fees and correcting the cause that resulted in the abandonment.

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-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
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