Question

Angelo has designed a license plate holder for automobiles that makes theft of the license plate practically impossible. He has filed an application for a patent through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) office and it has been approved. How long does this application protect his right to file for patent protection in the member countries? A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 3 days D. 2 ½ years

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D) is correct.

Patent Cooperation Treaty secures an application for two years and six months to file for a patent in member countries under this act. In order for an individual to enter into the national phase from an international application, one must fulfill the desideratum. This must be finished before the end of the last month from the priority date.