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The document provides a comprehensive guide for foreign associates on filing European patent applications through P&TS Ltd. It outlines a five-step process for application submission, emphasizes the strategic advantages of filing a European patent over separate national applications, and details the necessary documents and information required for filing. Additionally, it includes information about annuities and an order form for initiating the patent application process.

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What is the difference between EPC and EPO?

The EPC provides a legal framework for the granting of European patents, via a single, harmonised procedure before the European Patent Office (EPO).

How to file a European patent application?

Filing options Online filing. European patent applications can be filed online using our web-based Online Filing 2.0 service. By post or hand. Using a courier service. Filing via an automated mailbox. Filing with the national patent offices.

What are the 8 steps in the patent process?

So, lets get started. Step 1: Idea incubation phase. Step 2: Patentability search (optional step) Step 3: Patent drafting/writing. Step 4: Filing patent application. Step 5: Publication of application. Step 6: Request for examination (RFE) Step 7: Response to objections. Step 8: Grant of patent.

What are the steps for filing a patent application?

Here is the procedure on how to apply for patent in India: STEP 1: Invention Disclosure. STEP 2: Patentability Search. STEP 3: Filing an Application for a Patent. STEP 4: Patent Drafting. STEP 5: Filing the Patent Application. STEP 6: Request for Examination. STEP 7: Responding to Objections (if any) STEP 8: Grant of Patent.

What are the stages of filing a patent?

The Patent Process Determine the type of intellectual property you need. Determine if your invention is patentable. Determine what kind of patent you need. Get ready to apply. Submit your application. Work with your examiner. Receive your approval. Maintain your patent.

What are the stages of patent filing?

Title and Preamble. Prior art. Drawbacks in prior art. Filing of application at the Patent Office. Filing of request for examination. Publication. Conceptualizing an invention. Filing of application. With complete specification. F.E.R. ISSUED. Re-Examination of amended documents.

What are the five procedures in the patent application?

These five steps will help you plan out the patent process as you seek to protect your invention. Understand your invention. The first step in how to get a patent is to understand your invention. Research your invention. Choose the type of protection. Draft your patent application. Wait for a formal response.

How do you opposition a patent in EPO?

Opposition to a European patent can be filed at any time within nine months following the mention of grant of the patent in the European Patent Bulletin; it is a post-grant procedure. The opposition term is not extensible. Within the opposition period, both a notice of opposition and an opposition fee must be filed.

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