PCT Minimum Filing Requirements

The PCT Minimum Filing Requirements are a set of essential documents and information that an applicant must submit when filing an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). These include a clear description of the invention, claims defining the invention, drawings (if necessary), an abstract summarizing the invention, and payment of fees. These requirements ensure that the patent office has enough information to assess whether the invention is new and inventive, and to process the application smoothly across multiple countries. Meeting these requirements is a key step in seeking international patent protection.