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inovia offers a foreign filing platform. We also provide educational content on international patenting strategy and tactics.
If you are looking for information about PCT national stage entry (sometimes referred to as PCT national phase entry) or European validation, you've come to the right place.
Our Foreign Filing Blog is the most comprehensive and up-to-date place to find commentary and opinion, tips and best practices on all things related to foreign patent filing. Subscribe to the blog and join the conversation.
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The 2012 U.S. Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator
March 2012
Now in its third year, inovia's U.S. Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator has become a go-to resource for identifying the trends having the greatest impact on the foreign filing strategies of U.S. patentees. Download the full report to see the survey results.
PCT national phase entry e-kit (for applicants)
August 2011
Download inovia's PCT national phase entry e-kit, containing an overview of the PCT process, information on foreign filing outsourcing, and PCT country-specific requirements.
European validation e-kit (for applicants)
August 2011
Download inovia's European validation e-kit, containing an overview of the validation process and information on the translation and filing requirements of each European country.
Foreign filing e-kit (for attorneys)
August 2011
If you have clients who are looking to enter the PCT national phase or validate European patents, download inovia's foreign filing e-kit.
PCT national stage entry interactive guide
August 2011
Explore our interactive guide to PCT national stage entry.
The U.S. 2011 Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator
February 2011
inovia surveyed nearly 150 companies to assess the impact of the U.S. economy on global IP strategy and outlook for 2011. Download the full report to see the survey results.
U.S. IP Trends: Global Patent Protection in 2010
April 2010
inovia surveyed over 150 U.S. companies to assess the impact of the economic downturn on their global IP strategy and their outlook for 2010. Download the full report to see the survey results.
On-demand
This webinar is presented by inovia, in association with Managing IP magazine. A diverse panel of speakers will look at aspects of IP enforcement in China, including the Chinese patent process itself, the risks associated with entering the local market and finding the most cost-effective method of enforcement. Speakers include:
- Ling Wu, US Patent Agent - AFD China Intellectual Property Office
- Dr. D'vorah Graeser, US Patent Agent - Graeser Associates International, Inc.
- Tom Feix, Senior Corporate Counsel - Clorox
- Justin Simpson (moderator), Founder and Australian Patent Attorney, inovia
Click here to view the event from Managing IP.
Webinar offered by inovia
International Patenting Strategies "101"
In this 30-minute webinar, inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh will provide an overview of the foreign filing process and discuss:
- What happens after you file a PCT application
- How to estimate your international patenting costs
- Tips for cost-effective foreign patent filing
Click here to watch the webinar.
Webinar offered by Patent Buddy
The U.S. 2011 Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator
inovia surveyed nearly 150 companies to assess the impact of the U.S. economy on global IP strategy and outlook for 2011. In this webinar, inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh presents the key findings of the Indicator, which include:
- Nearly 60% of respondents are working on a reduced IP budget going into 2011.
- 45% of respondents filed more than half of their 2010 applications overseas, but in fewer countries.
- There was a resounding "Yes!" from U.S. patentees regarding support for a unified European patent system.
Click here to watch the webinar.
Audio conference offered by Managing IP
Capitalizing on Healthcare Innovation
Alan Bentley from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Richard Wesorick from Tarolli Sundheim Covell & Tummino discuss how to harvest the best technologies, from the initial steps of invention to the monetization of that product and its protection. IP experts from all industries will benefit from the lessons and strategies presented in this session.
Click here to view the event from Managing IP.
Audio conference offered by Technology Transfer Tactics
International Patenting Strategies
inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh and Emory University Chief IP Officer Susanne Hollinger discuss foreign filing processes and best practices to cost-effectively expand your market and boost your revenues. Topics covered include:
- An overview of the foreign filing process (PCT vs. Paris Convention filing)
- Best practices for reducing foreign filing costs
- Emory University data on foreign filing returns
- Licensing issues; Nationalization and validation decisions
Click here to order the event from Technology Transfer Tactics.
