Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) – International Filing
Protect your invention globally with one PCT application. Your innovation may have potential far beyond one country, and global protection should not feel overwhelming. A single PCT patent application lets you seek patent rights in over 150 countries. You do not need separate filings in each region.
Novel Patent Services (NPS) helps you draft, file, and manage the PCT application process. We keep it smooth and on time. This helps you expand with clarity and confidence.
Introduction
A Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application lets you file one international patent application. It also keeps your options open in many countries. It gives you extra time, reduces upfront costs, and builds a strong foundation for future protection.
You get:
- One filing → protection options in 150+ countries
- Extra time before national phase entry
- A single search report from the International Search Authority
- More time to test markets before committing to full national filings
NPS manages the full PCT application process from starting to finishing, helping you move forward strategically and confidently.
Comprehensive PCT Services for Global Patent Protection
At Novel Patent Services, we support you at every stage of the PCT patent filing process. International filing involves strict requirements and coordination, and we ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and accepted worldwide.
Expert PCT Drafting Services
Efficient PCT Filing Solutions
Global National Phase Coordination
Our Process – Step-by-Step
Review Your Invention
We check your invention, priority date, drawings, and supporting files to confirm readiness for international filing.
Prepare PCT-Compliant Documents
We create the claims, description, abstract, and drawings in line with cooperation treaty PCT rules to ensure compliance.
File Your PCT Application
We submit your application and provide your PCT application number and WIPO receipt so you have official confirmation.
Review ISA Report
We explain the International Search Authority report in clear terms, helping you understand the next strategic steps.
Guide on National Phase Strategy
Receive a clear roadmap for filing your PCT national phase applications in selected countries based on your business goals.
Deliverables
Filed PCT Application
PDF + WIPO receipt for your filed application.
International Filing Confirmation
Unique filing number for global patent protection.
ISA Report Review Summary
Detailed feedback on International Search & Written Opinion to guide your strategy.
National Phase Roadmap & Reminders
Structured guidance on national entry deadlines and planning.
Why Choose NPS
With over 18 years of experience and a team of international patent experts, we deliver a seamless PCT filing process that is compliant, accurate, and timely. Your global ambitions deserve structured execution and dependable support.
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FAQ'S
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international treaty that allows inventors to file one single application to seek patent protection in multiple countries. Instead of filing separate applications in each country, a PCT application streamlines the process and gives you more time to decide where to pursue protection.
- Single application for over 150+ member countries.
- Delays high costs of filing in multiple countries by up to 30/31 months from the priority date.
- Provides an International Search Report (ISR) and optional Preliminary Examination, which helps assess the strength of your invention before entering national phases.
- Gives you time to raise funds, find licensees, or evaluate markets before making country-specific investments.
No. The PCT does not itself grant an “international patent.” Instead, it provides a single filing procedure and secures your international filing date. To get patents, you must enter the national phase in each country where you want protection.
The PCT currently has over 150 contracting states, including the USA, Europe (EPO), China, India, Japan, Canada, and most major economies. This wide coverage ensures that you can protect your invention in almost every commercially significant market.
The cost of a PCT application depends on factors such as:
- Official PCT filing fees (WIPO + receiving office).
- International search fees.
- Attorney fees for preparing and filing.
On average, the initial cost is lower than filing in multiple countries directly, as it delays major expenses until the national phase. At Novel Patent Services, we provide affordable packages tailored to your filing strategy.
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