Patent Cooperation Treaty Regulations

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international agreement that simplifies the process of seeking patent protection in multiple countries. It allows an inventor to file a single international application, which is then recognized by many member countries. This streamlines the process, gives inventors more time to decide where to seek patent rights, and provides a standardized procedure for searching and examining the invention’s novelty. Ultimately, the PCT makes it easier and more efficient for inventors to protect their inventions globally before pursuing individual patents in specific countries.