Law360, New York (February 12, 2004, 12:00 AM ET) -- The World Intellectual Property Organization on Thursday launched electronic filings of international patent applications, the Geneva-based United Nations agency said.
Under the new system, applicants from all of the Patent Cooperation Treaty’s 123 member states may file their international applications with WIPO at a reduced fee of up to 300 Swiss francs.
"This milestone in the history of the PCT heralds a new era in the operations of the PCT, which is the cornerstone of the international patent system", said Francis Gurry, the agency's Deputy Director...
WIPO Launches Electronic Filings Of International Patent Applications
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