Post on 05-Jan-2016
Janet WernerJanet Werner
Problems and Advantages PCT has Problems and Advantages PCT has for Officesfor Offices
Problems and Advantages PCT has Problems and Advantages PCT has for Officesfor Offices
“Desiring to simplify and render
more economical the obtaining of
protection for inventions where
protection is sought in several
countries”
“Desiring to simplify and render
more economical the obtaining of
protection for inventions where
protection is sought in several
countries”
PCT PreamblePCT PreamblePCT PreamblePCT Preamble
Advantages for applicants Advantages for applicants and Officesand Offices
Advantages for applicants Advantages for applicants and Officesand Offices
Uniform formality requirements Centralised international publication Single international search Preliminary examination report that
can be used in multiple jurisdictions
Uniform formality requirements Centralised international publication Single international search Preliminary examination report that
can be used in multiple jurisdictions
ProblemsProblemsProblemsProblems
Inability to recognise the work of others
Multiple searches and examinations Unnecessary workloads Lengthy pendency periods Waste of skilled resources Excessive costs
Inability to recognise the work of others
Multiple searches and examinations Unnecessary workloads Lengthy pendency periods Waste of skilled resources Excessive costs
PCT Applications per yearPCT Applications per yearPCT Applications per yearPCT Applications per year
Building confidence between Building confidence between OfficesOffices
Building confidence between Building confidence between OfficesOffices
Agreed quality standards Ability to demonstrate compliance Bilateral agreements Benchmarking exercises
Agreed quality standards Ability to demonstrate compliance Bilateral agreements Benchmarking exercises
ConclusionsConclusionsConclusionsConclusions
PCT presents significant opportunities to reduce duplication of effort
This advantage has as yet to be realised
Development of quality standards can assist
PCT presents significant opportunities to reduce duplication of effort
This advantage has as yet to be realised
Development of quality standards can assist