How do I file a patent in multiple countries?

If you’re thinking of protecting your invention in multiple countries, you have two general options: (1) file your first application directly in each country of interest, or (2) file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application, and “nationalize” the PCT application in each country of interest at a later date.

Do you need to patent in every country?

There is no such thing as an international or worldwide patent. For the most part, patents are granted on a country-by-country basis.

Can you patent the same thing in different countries?

Is a patent valid in every country? Patents are territorial rights. In general, the exclusive rights are only applicable in the country or region in which a patent has been filed and granted, in accordance with the law of that country or region.

How do you patent a product internationally?

There are 2 ways of applying for a patent in other countries:

1. You may file a separate complete application in each country in which you decide to pursue the grant of a patent.
2. You may file a PCT application, and in due course nominate those countries in which you want to proceed to national phase.

What countries can you patent?

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What countries file patents?

Although every patent applicant has different interests, the countries in which our clients most often file include Australia, Canada, China, Europe (which is treated as a single country for examination purposes), Japan and Korea.

Is there a worldwide patent?

There is no such thing as an international patent, as a patent is restricted to a specific territory and no single patent confers protection for your invention at a worldwide level. Indeed, patent law is proper to each country and although regional agreements exist, there is no common worldwide patent law.