Choose the commercial priorities
Map the markets that matter to your business and the role each plays in your plans.
Overview
Plan potential patent protection around the countries where your technology will be developed, made, sold, or licensed.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Prepare the essentials
A focused starting point makes the professional conversation more useful.
Your priority countries and commercial reasons for choosing them
Existing application references for professional review
A budget framework and any known dates to discuss
THE SCOPE OF THE WORK
A considered service plan
An international view of your invention.
Compare the relevant routes
Discuss national, regional, and international application routes, including whether a PCT route may be relevant.
Plan local work and costs
Consider local representation, translations, professional work, and official charges as part of the overall scope.
What to discuss with your professional
A clear engagement starts with shared expectations about the work and the decisions ahead.
The right professional
Confirm identity, qualifications, jurisdiction, and who will handle each part of the work.
A defined scope
Agree the deliverables, responsibilities, and stages included in the engagement.
A transparent fee discussion
Separate professional work, official charges, and any other agreed costs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you proceed
What should I confirm before starting?+
Confirm the professional handling the work, their relevant qualifications, the countries involved, written scope, fees, and responsibilities.
What should I keep in mind for this service?+
A PCT application is not a worldwide patent. Country selection and applicable requirements need professional review.
How do I prepare the first conversation?+
Start with a high-level summary, your target markets, business priorities, and any existing application references. Keep confidential details for a suitable professional engagement.
Take the next step in your global IP plan
Bring your brand, invention, and target markets into a clear brief for a professional discussion.
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