Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)- How to File a PCT Application

1. June 2015
Patent Cooperation Treaty
(PCT)
How to File a PCT Application

2.  Generally two ways to prepare/file the "paperwork" for a PCT
application.
 PDF forms (e.g., Request, transmittal, etc.)
 PCT-SAFE (SAFE = Secure Applications Filed Electronically)
software helps to prepare the electronic forms for filing. Two
modes:
– Fully electronic mode: The description, claims, abstract and
drawings are attached in PDF, TIFF or XML format.
– PCT-EASY mode: The request form as well as the application
body are submitted on paper, accompanied by a physical medium
(floppy disk, CD, etc.) which contains a zip file with the request
form, the abstract and a log file created through PCT-SAFE.
 For ease of viewing, the presentation will show the PDF forms.
How to File a PCT Application

3.  Application (format for A4 Paper and line nos.)
 Specification- Format A4 paper & line numbers
 Claims
 Drawings- add drawing sheet numbers
 Abstract- add reference numerals
 Transmittal
 Request
 Fee Transmittal
 Declaration(s) (optional)
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork

4. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Transmittal

5. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Request- Page 1

6. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Request- Further Applicants
& Inventors

7. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Request- Supplemental Box

8.  Request- Designations
& ISA
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork

9.  Request
 Transmit Prior Search
Results
 Declarations
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork

10. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Request - Sample Declarations

11.  Request
Checklist
Signature
How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork

12. How to File a PCT Application- Paperwork
 Fee Calculation Sheet

13. Need More Information?
Please Contact:
Chuck Schmal (cschmal@uspatent.com)
Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry LLP
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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14. June 2015
Patent Cooperation Treaty
(PCT)
How to File a PCT Application