PCT National Phase Entry is one way to file foreign patents in multiple countries easier, saving you money and stress. Learn more about it here.

1. What Is PCT
National Phase Entry?

2. Globalizing Your IP Protection
• When you have a marketable idea for a new
product or service or a significant update, you must
file for a patent to ensure your idea is secure.
• Unfortunately, you must file in each country you
wish to have protection.

3. Challenges Patent Applicants Face Filing
in Multiple Countries
• Costs
• Time
• Conforming to each country’s filing requirements.

4. How PCT National Phase Entry Improves
the Process
• The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) unifies the
patent process for all participating countries.
• The PCT is followed by more than 140 countries
across the globe.

5. How PCT National Phase Entry Improves
the Process (Continued)
• The PCT application is a placeholder for inventors
to successfully file patents in targeted countries.
• It gives inventors 12 months after they file for a
patent application in their home country.

6. Things to Remember
• You must fill out an application in your home
country before you apply for a PCT.
• Once your application is accepted, you must still
complete national phase entry in each country and
region you target.
• Filing requirements are different for each country. If
you feel overwhelmed, you may want to consider
enlisting PCT national phase filing services.