How do you know if a patent is worldwide?

Have a look at http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/search.jsf which will show the Patent Cooperation Treaty applications. Remember that a patent is only good in the jurisdiction in which it is filed, and you can see ‘nominated’ countries in under the PCT system.

Is a patent recognized worldwide if not how do you gain worldwide protection?

Simply put, a patent protects an invention or discovery. Obtaining a patent in the US does not guarantee international protection of your intellectual property—USPTO patents are only effective in the US. There is no “international patent” that will protect an invention all over the world.

Can a patent be granted worldwide?

At present, you cannot obtain a universal “world patent” or “international patent”. Patents are territorial rights. If you are seeking patent protection in a number of countries worldwide, a good option is to file an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered by WIPO.

How do I check the status of my patent application?

Checking Patent Status Online in India

1. Step 1: Access the patent search system / database on http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/publicsearch/
2. Step 2: If you know the patent application number, simply enter the application number in the field titled “Application Number”.
3. Step 3: Click on the ‘application number’ hyperlink.

How do I know if a patent exists?

How to Find Out If Something Has Been Patented

1. Find the U.S. Patent Office’s website. To begin your search, navigate to the USPTO’s website.
2. Search the patent database.
3. Select the parameters of your search.
4. Input your search criteria.
5. Select the time period.
6. Scan your search results.

What global patent rules do?

The PCT System makes it possible to seek patent protection for an invention simultaneously in a large number of countries by filing a single “international” patent application instead of filing several separate national or regional patent applications. The PCT System comprises 151 Contracting states (September 2016).