Global Patent Filing and PCT Application Services from India

Expanding your invention globally requires a strategic approach. Our international patent filing services from India help you secure protection across multiple countries efficiently and cost-effectively.

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PCT Patent Application

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international system that simplifies filing patents in multiple countries through a single application.

It is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization and currently includes over 150 member countries.

Key Benefits of PCT Filing

• File one international patent application instead of multiple country filings
• Secure a single priority date across multiple countries
• Get up to 30 months time to decide where to file patents globally
• Receive an international search report on patentability
• Reduce initial costs and delay major expenses

This makes PCT patent filing from India an ideal route for startups, innovators, and companies planning global expansion.

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How PCT Patent Filing Works

The PCT process has two main stages:

1. International Phase

• File a PCT application with the Indian Patent Office or directly with WIPO
• An International Searching Authority conducts a prior art search
• Your application is published after 18 months
• You receive insights on novelty and patentability

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2. National Phase

• Within about 30 months from priority date, you enter selected countries
• File applications in each country where protection is required
• Local patent offices examine and grant patents

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Important Points for Indian Applicants

• You must file the PCT application within 12 months from your first Indian patent application to claim priority
• You can designate multiple countries in a single filing
• Final patent rights are granted separately in each country

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Paris Convention Patent Application

Apart from PCT, you can also file patents internationally under the Paris Convention.

Key Features:

• File separate patent applications directly in individual countries
• Must be filed within 12 months of the first application
• Suitable when you already know the exact countries of interest

This route is often used for selective international patent filing.

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Choosing Between PCT and Paris Convention

Choose PCT if:

• You want time to evaluate markets
• You are unsure about target countries
• You want to delay major costs

Choose Paris Convention if:

• You have already identified target countries
• You want faster grant in specific jurisdictions

A strategic mix of both approaches is often the best solution.

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Our Global Patent Services

We provide end-to-end international patent filing services, including:

• Patentability and prior art search
• Drafting of international patent specifications
• Filing PCT applications from India
• National phase entry in multiple countries
• Paris Convention filings
• Handling objections and prosecution globally
• Patent portfolio management
• Licensing, assignment, and commercialization support

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Why Global Patent Strategy Matters

Without proper planning:

• Your invention may lose novelty in foreign markets
• Competitors may file first in other countries
• You may lose valuable commercial opportunities

A well-planned global patent filing strategy ensures:

• Strong international protection
• Better valuation of your invention
• Higher monetisation potential

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Take the Next Step

If you are planning to protect your invention globally, timing and strategy are critical.

Consult our experts to:

• Evaluate whether PCT or Paris route suits you
• Identify key countries for protection
• Plan cost-effective international filing

Secure your innovation globally and turn your patent into a powerful business asset.