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Patent Cooperation Treaty
International phase - Chapter I
- application searched
- search report and application published at 18 months
- preliminary examination provided
- claims can be amended
Can enter National Phase at any time
Can delay entry up to 30 months in most countries
- determine markets where application needs to be filed
- obtain commercialization partners
- if search report negative, can drop application
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