Major Changes to the PCT System and Fee Structure Effective July 1, 2025
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced key amendments to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Regulations, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025. These changes are intended to modernize filing procedures, expand communication languages, and ensure accurate publication of international applications. Amendments to PCT Regulations (Rule 26 and Rule 89bis): Rule 89bis.1 […]
PCT Nationalization for Startups
Protection of intellectual property (IP) may be the difference between startup success and long-term survival versus being out run by rivals for early-stage startups. Filing a patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an outstanding first step towards worldwide protection. However, filing the PCT application is only the beginning. The next and perhaps most […]