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Checks PCT international patent application formalities (Rules 5-12, Admin Instructions) for specified sections or all, generating compliance report with issues, citations, and fixes.
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Verify all formal requirements for a PCT international application under PCT Rules 5-12.
Check Type: $ARGUMENTS
Specified check type focuses on that requirement; otherwise checks everything.
Required sections in order:
PCT FORMALITIES COMPLIANCE REPORT
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Application: [Title]
Date: [Date]
Receiving Office: [RO/XX]
International Searching Authority: [ISA/XX]
Summary:
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- Requirements Checked: 56
- Compliant: 48
- Non-Compliant: 6
- Warnings: 2
STATUS: CORRECTIONS NEEDED BEFORE FILING
REQUEST (Rule 4 PCT):
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[PASS] Form PCT/RO/101 complete
[PASS] Applicant details (name, address, nationality)
[PASS] Title matches description
[PASS] All states designated (automatic since 2004)
[FAIL] Priority claim missing certified copy reference
-> Rule 17.1 PCT: Certified copy of priority
document must be furnished within 16 months from
priority date
-> Fix: Indicate priority document will be furnished
or request DAS access code
[PASS] Inventor designation complete
[PASS] ISA selected
DESCRIPTION (Rule 5 PCT):
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[PASS] Title present
[PASS] Technical field identified
[PASS] Background art described
[PASS] Invention disclosed with problem-solution
[PASS] Drawings briefly described
[FAIL] Best mode not clearly identified
-> Rule 5.1(a)(v) PCT: "best mode contemplated
by the applicant for carrying out the invention"
-> Fix: Add paragraph identifying preferred embodiment
as best mode
[PASS] Industrial applicability stated
CLAIMS (Rule 6 PCT):
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[PASS] Numbered consecutively
[PASS] Supported by description
[PASS] Independent claims define essential features
[PASS] Dependent claims properly reference
[WARN] Potential unity issue: Claims 1 and 12 may
lack common special technical feature
-> Rule 13.1 PCT: "relate to one invention only
or to a group of inventions so linked as to form
a single general inventive concept"
-> Note: ISA may raise unity objection and invite
additional search fees
ABSTRACT (Rule 8 PCT):
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[PASS] Word count: 138 (max 150)
[FAIL] No figure designated
-> Rule 8.1(b) PCT: "applicant shall indicate the
figure which should accompany the abstract"
-> Fix: Add figure designation to abstract page
[PASS] Technical field indicated
[PASS] Concise summary of disclosure
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Rule 11 PCT):
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[PASS] A4 paper format
[PASS] Margins within specification
[PASS] Line spacing: 1.5 or greater
[FAIL] Page numbering not consecutive across elements
-> Rule 11.7 PCT: Sheets shall be numbered in
consecutive Arabic numerals
-> Fix: Number all sheets consecutively
[PASS] Text legible and reproducible
DRAWINGS (Rule 11 PCT):
=========================
[PASS] Margins within specification
[PASS] Reference signs consistent with description
[WARN] Fig. 5 line weight may be too light for reproduction
-> Rule 11.13 PCT: "lines and strokes shall be
drawn without the aid of instruments but must be
sufficiently dense and dark"
-> Recommendation: Increase line weight
UNITY OF INVENTION (Rule 13 PCT):
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[PASS] Single general inventive concept identified
[NOTE] Claims span system (Cl. 1-10) and method (Cl. 11-20)
-> These share the special technical feature of [X]
-> Unity is maintained
FEES CALCULATION (RO/US):
===========================
Transmittal fee (USPTO as RO): USD 280
International filing fee: CHF 1,330 (~USD 1,530)
Electronic filing reduction: -CHF 200
Net filing fee: CHF 1,130 (~USD 1,300)
Search fee (ISA/EP): EUR 1,775 (~USD 1,950)
or Search fee (ISA/US): USD 2,680
Additional page fee: USD 0 (within 30-page limit)
Additional claims fee: USD 0 (within 15-claim limit)
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Estimated total at filing: USD 3,560 - 4,230
KEY DEADLINES:
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Filing date + 12 months: Priority period expires
Filing date + 16 months: Furnish priority document
Filing date + 18 months: International publication
Filing date + 22 months: ISA preliminary examination demand deadline
Filing date + 30/31 months: National/regional phase entry deadline
FILING CHECKLIST:
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[x] Request form PCT/RO/101
[x] Description with all Rule 5 sections
[x] Claims (numbered, proper form)
[ ] Abstract with designated figure (NEEDS FIX)
[x] Drawings (A4, proper margins)
[ ] Page numbering (NEEDS FIX)
[ ] Priority document certified copy
[ ] Fee payment (transmittal + filing + search)
[x] Power of attorney (if using agent)
[ ] Sequence listing in ST.26 XML (if applicable)
NEXT STEPS:
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1. Fix 6 non-compliance items listed above
2. Address 2 warnings (recommended)
3. Select Receiving Office (RO) and ISA
4. Prepare fee payment
5. File via ePCT (WIPO online filing system)
6. Mark 30/31 month deadline for national phase entry
| Aspect | PCT | Direct EP | Direct US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | 157 countries | 39 EPC states | US only |
| Decision deadline | 30/31 months | Filing date | Filing date |
| Search | ISA report | EP search | USPTO search |
| Cost at filing | ~USD 3,500-4,200 | ~EUR 2,595 | ~USD 1,820 |
| Advantage | Delays national costs | Faster EP grant | Fastest US grant |
DISCLAIMER: This tool assists with patent application preparation but does NOT replace legal advice from a registered patent attorney or agent. Always consult with legal counsel before filing. Not affiliated with or endorsed by WIPO or any patent office.