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Technology Transfer

Innovator's Toolkit - Patent Options and Process Overview

PCT Overview, a description of the steps occurring in the PCT process, beginning with an initial national or PCT filing at month 0, a PCT filing (if not the 0-month filing) at 12 months, an international search report (ISR) and written opinion of the international search authority at approximately 16 months, filing of optional claim amendments 2 months from receipt of the ISR, international publication at 18 months, optional filing of a demand and Article 34 amendments and/or arguments at 22 months, optional filing of a request for supplementary international search at 22 months, receipt of a supplemental international search report and establishment of an international preliminary report on patentability under Chapter II at 28 months, and national phase entry at 30 months

Idea to Patent - What to Expect

Patent Research

Options to Seek U.S. Protection

Options to Seek International Protection

What Will This Cost?