Module IV: International Applications
Patent applications may be filed in the U.S. as well as internationally. Learning about international issues will help you become adept at protection not only within the U.S., but across other countries as well. |
Introduction to International Applications
This module will provide you with detailed knowledge on topics related to international applications and other foreign filing issues. |
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Lesson 1: Foreign Filing Licenses
This video covers foreign filing licenses and retroactive licenses. This training video is found within the international applications module which fits under the filing section. |
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Lesson 2: Foreign Priority
| Under certain conditions and on fulfilling specific requirements, an application for patent filed in the United States may be entitled to the benefit of the filing date of a prior application filed in a foreign country. This training video covers claiming the benefit of an earlier-filed foreign application. Length: 7:11 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 3: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
PCT applications were set up to facilitate the idea of a single global initial application. The goal of this video is to explain the basics of the Patent Cooperation Treaty or PCT. |
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Lesson 4: International Design Application
| A single International Design Application may be filed through the USPTO or the International Bureau under the Hague Agreement. The goal of this video is to help explain international design applications. Length: 7:07 | Watch Video |
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