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Are International Search Reports/Written Opinions useful?

ISR's are non-binding preliminary opinions on the patentability of a PCT application. The 'non-binding'ness is in part due to the slight heterogeneity of standards for patentability in each country. See section 'International Search' of this…
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Mentioning legally PCT in an agreement

I have a PCT application with a publication number and I would like to know how I can mention my patent "legally" in a business agreement if my patent is not yet entered the "National" stage in any country. Thank you Waheed
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PCT application: published vs. granted

I am tracking a PCT patent application on patentscope.wipo.int. Under the 'National Phase' tab, the 'National Status' is published and granted in Country #1, but only published in Country #2. Does this mean that the patent is granted in Country #1,…
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the application in US through the PCT

We are filing the national stage application in US through the PCT. We have prepared the documents /Specification(in English) /Claims /Abstract /Drawings /ApplicationDataSheet /PrimaryAmendment /IDS /pto-1390 /sb0020glbl What additional documents…
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Is national/regional stage filing requires PCT application as filed?

I have a PCT application that has around 250 claims. It's an omnibus application that covers multiple inventions. Listed all claims just for provisional protection. If I go for national/regional stage, say EPO for example, do I have to file the EPO…
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PCT International filing

Filing a patent application with USPTO, and the same day filing the same patent application internationally (PCT); does it entitle to a fast response? I've seen a case receiving the first Office Action from USPTO within 3 months, and it was not…
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Is PCT application content/format should be exactly as the field national application?

I am from Qatar and planning to file a patent application at national level, then a month later to file a PCT application for the same patent. I was told that the national level approval will take around 12-18 months. So after I get the national…
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