Welcome Inventors! 🔍 IP Protection Tip 🔍 International Patent Protection: Thinking globally about your invention? To extend the protection of your U.S. patent internationally, you must apply for patents in each country or through regional patent offices. Two main treaties facilitate this process: 1. Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: This treaty includes 140 countries and ensures that each member country provides the same patent rights to citizens of other member countries. It also grants a right of priority, allowing you to file in other member countries within 12 months of your initial application. 2. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): The PCT streamlines the international patent application process by allowing you to file a single application to seek protection in over 100 member countries. This centralized process provides an international filing date and a later period to file national applications. 💡 Pro Tip: Consult a patent attorney specializing in international patents to navigate these processes effectively. They can help you understand the specific requirements of each country and ensure that your invention is protected worldwide. Stay global, stay protected! 🌍🚀 #InventorTips #IPProtection #Patents #InternationalPatents #Innovation Sources: - USPTO General FAQs Check out more of the great inventor resources available to members in the Inventor Smart Community App: https://app.inventorsmart.com/folders/9 Note: Use our new @InventorSmart AI Helper by asking a question and mentioning @InventorSmart AI Helper for a response.

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