PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT)
What services do we offer?
To consult the detailed list of all our services under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), we invite you to download our official PDF file.
In this document you will find:
- All available services, with clear explanations.
- Information about processes, requirements, and estimated times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about the services
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international agreement administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Its objective is to simplify the patent application process in many countries at once, allowing you to seek protection in more than 150 countries with a single international application. This reduces costs, streamlines procedures, and postpones translation expenses and national fees..
- Simplification: You submit a single application in one language.
- Extended deadline: You have up to 30 months to decide in which countries to continue with the protection of your patent, allowing you to better evaluate your market strategy.
- Informed decision: You receive an international search report and a written opinion on the patentability of your invention before incurring the costs of the national phase.
- Cost-effectiveness: You avoid the need to submit multiple national applications separately at the beginning, which optimizes your financial resources.
The PCT is ideal for inventors and companies looking to protect their innovation in multiple countries efficiently and economically. If you do not yet have a definitive list of countries of interest, the PCT offers you a period of up to 30 months (or more in some cases) to decide and enter the national phase, giving you time to assess the commercial potential of your invention in each market.
Our team of experts guides you through every stage of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) process to ensure the global protection of your invention. Strategic advice: We assess the viability of your invention and determine if the PCT route is the most suitable for your goals..
Preparation of the application: We draft a strong PCT application, including the description, claims, and drawings, complying with all the requirements of WIPO and INPI.
International management: We take care of the filing, monitoring, and management of your PCT application.
Entry to the national phase: We help you select the countries of interest and coordinate entry into the chosen jurisdictions, managing translations and local requirements.
To provide you with an accurate quote, please follow one of these steps:
Complete the form in Contact Us
Send an email to patentes@unapi.mx with:
- Type of service you require (e.g., patent, trademark registration, etc.).
- Brief description of the project (e.g., “medical device,” “innovative software,” “industrial product”). We only need a general context.
- Your full name and contact details.
Once we receive your information, we will contact you to schedule a meeting and discuss the best strategies for your invention.