Understanding and using ePCT - Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
Understanding and using ePCT - Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
Understanding and using ePCT - Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC
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The secret code number is not<br />
enough<br />
For a case filed in an RO other than RO/IB, that<br />
has not yet been published, <strong>ePCT</strong> will ask for<br />
the three pieces of information (including the<br />
secret code number) <strong>and</strong> will also ask for<br />
something else, such as the number of the<br />
highest numbered claim<br />
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Best practice for newly filed PCT<br />
applications<br />
The Best Practice is to use PCT-SAFE FM<br />
(Forms Manager) to prepare the Request<br />
Include an “e-ownership code” in the Request<br />
(as will be described)<br />
e-file the Request with the e-ownership code<br />
inside<br />
This will automatically make the IA available in<br />
<strong>ePCT</strong><br />
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Best practice for newly filed PCT<br />
applications<br />
To get the e-ownership code ….<br />
Go to <strong>ePCT</strong>, click on “eOwnership”<br />
Click on “Request eOwnership Code”<br />
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