PCT International Patent Filing

One application. 150+ countries. File a PCT application to seek worldwide patent protection from India.

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) allows Indian inventors and companies to seek patent protection in over 150 countries through a single international application. It provides 30–31 months from priority date to decide which countries to enter — giving you time to assess commercial potential before incurring national phase costs.

Key Advantages of PCT

  • Single filing covers 150+ member countries
  • 30 months to decide national/regional entry — crucial commercial planning time
  • International Search Report (ISR) and Written Opinion provide patentability assessment
  • Strengthens position in national phase examinations
  • Centrally managed deadlines through WIPO

PCT Timeline

1

International Filing (Month 0–12)

PCT application filed at Indian Patent Office (receiving office) within 12 months of priority date.

2

International Search (Month 16–18)

International Searching Authority issues Search Report and Written Opinion on patentability.

3

International Publication (Month 18)

Application published by WIPO in the PATENTSCOPE database.

4

National Phase Entry (Month 30–31)

Enter national/regional phase in chosen countries. We manage all national phase filings globally.

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