Recently Asked Questions - International patents

how can I sell and protect my invention In International patents    -  updated on 10/29/2009 I have a standard patent in Australia granted 2/1/2009 can I apply for a provisional patent in the US and other countries as I want to sell the patent and the tooling for the injection moulding of this inven...   Read More    Answer

applicant In International patents    -  updated on 10/28/2009 Who may apply for a patent in Mexico? May a licensee who has contractually been given a right tyo apply do so.... or can only the patent holder apply?   Read More    Answer

Patent ownership In International patents    -  updated on 10/6/2009 How does Colombian patent law determine patent ownership? Are the inventors owners absent an assignement?   Read More    Answer

Filing a patent in Mexico In International patents    -  updated on 8/17/2009 I'm considering filing a patent in Mexico. Is it absolutely required that the application be translated to Spanish for the patent office to accept the filing?   Read More    Answer

Patent Search Results for Canada In International patents    -  updated on 8/13/2009 When searching the database of Canada's Patent Office, I understand the results of any given search includes patents that have been granted, or published but not yet examined. My question is, can I also sear...   Read More    Answer

Patent Express from Saudi Arabi - Discription of Patent In International patents    -  updated on 6/5/2009 Hi, I have a friend who lives in Saudi Arabia who would like to get his idea of a new kind of service Industry patented; Industry would be a Global one. -Can he get his idea patented through Patent Expre...   Read More    Answer

Formatting and Filing Services for PCT applications In International patents    -  updated on 5/28/2009 In your PCT patent filing services, what is the difference between "basic formatting" vs. "enhanced formatting" services? Also, what is meant by "filing services" (i.e., the electronic submission process, or...   Read More    Answer

International Patents & Receiving Office Comparison In International patents    -  updated on 5/27/2009 For filing international patents via PCT, which receiving office does Patent Express normally choose? Are there any advantages to filing with a particular receiving office? Is it true that the search fees,...   Read More    Answer

Turnaround time to get PCT patent application number In International patents    -  updated on 5/26/2009 What is the approximate turnaround time to get an official PCT patent application number once I've placed an order (through Patent Express) and submitted all necessary information for the application?   Read More    Answer

Filing through PCT-SAFE: What are the technical challenges In International patents    -  updated on 5/26/2009 How difficult is it to file using PCT-SAFE? Is this a service Patent Express can do for me? I have my patent draft completed, with drawings and all, but I'm wondering how easy or difficult it is to use the...   Read More    Answer