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PCT application

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A quick definition of PCT application:

A PCT application is a request for a patent filed by an inventor with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It includes a description of the invention, drawings, and a filing fee. An allowed application means the patent office has approved the patent, and a patent will be issued once the issue fee is paid. A child application is a later application in a chain of continuing applications, while a divisional application is a patent application based on the same disclosure as the original application but claiming a different invention. An informal application is one that is not in the correct form, while a provisional application is filed to establish a date for prior art and constructive reduction to practice.

A more thorough explanation:

PCT APPLICATION A PCT application is a type of international patent application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. It allows an inventor to seek patent protection in multiple countries simultaneously. The application includes a specification, drawings, and a filing fee. - John wants to protect his invention in multiple countries, so he files a PCT application. - Sarah's PCT application designates the United States as one of the countries where she wants patent protection. The examples illustrate how an inventor can use a PCT application to seek patent protection in multiple countries. The application is filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and includes a specification, drawings, and a filing fee. By filing a PCT application, the inventor can conduct simultaneous patent searches and examinations in multiple countries.

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