===== Wikidata Information ===== [[https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177773|World Intellectual Property Organization]] ===== Sample Processes ===== PCT Patent Application Process ## Initial Filing (0-12 months) • File provisional or non-provisional application in home country • Establishes priority date • Begin drafting PCT application ## PCT International Filing (12 months) • File PCT application through receiving office • Must include: - Request form (PCT/RO/101) - Patent description - Claims - Drawings (if necessary) - Abstract - Filing fees ## International Phase (12-30 months) 1. International Search Report (ISR) and Written Opinion - Issued by International Searching Authority (ISA) - Typically received within 16-18 months - Evaluates novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability 2. International Publication - Occurs at 18 months from priority date - Published on WIPO's PATENTSCOPE database 3. Optional Steps: - File Article 19 amendments responding to ISR - Request supplementary international search - File Chapter II Demand for international preliminary examination - Submit Article 34 amendments ## National/Regional Phase Entry (30-31 months) • Choose target jurisdictions • File translations as required • Pay national/regional fees • Appoint local patent attorneys • Submit any amendments/arguments • Begin separate prosecution in each jurisdiction ## Key Considerations • Monitor all deadlines carefully • Budget for substantial translation costs • Consider filing strategy based on commercial objectives • Evaluate prosecution costs in each jurisdiction • Maintain consistent claims across jurisdictions when possible ## Cost Structure • International filing fees • Search fees (ISA dependent) • Handling fees • National phase entry fees • Translation costs • Attorney fees in each jurisdiction ## Timeline Management • Track priority date carefully • Monitor 30/31-month deadlines for national phase • Consider expedited examination options • Plan for sequential office action responses ===== Sample Model ===== start-task1start-task1task1-task2task1-task2task2-task3task2-task3task3-task4task3-task4task4-parallel1task4-parallel1parallel1-task5task10-parallel1-joinparallel1-join-task11parallel1-task5task5-task6task5-task6task6-task7task6-task7task7-task8task7-task8task8-task9task8-task9task9-task10task9-task10task10-parallel1-joinparallel1-join-task11task11-task12task11-task12task12-exclusive1task12-exclusive1exclusive1-task13exclusive1-task14exclusive1-task15exclusive1-task16exclusive1-task13task13-task17exclusive1-task14task14-task17exclusive1-task15task15-task17exclusive1-task16task16-task17task13-task17task14-task17task15-task17task16-task17task17-task18task17-task18task18-task19task18-task19task19-task20task19-task20task20-task21task20-task21task21-task22task21-task22task22-endtask22-end