ePCT

MAIN FUNCTIONS

RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FILED USING ePCT

Receive and process e-filed applications with high level of accuracy thanks to best-in-class validations designed by WIPO.

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PROCESS PAPER FILINGS ELECTRONICALLY

Input data & upload scanned documents for electronic processing assisted by WIPO’s integrated validation checks.

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MANAGE APPLICATIONS EFFICIENTLY

Receive and process post-filing documents electronically and benefit from ePCT Actions for procedures such as changes under Rule 92bis, withdrawals, etc.

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ACCESS APPLICATIONS SECURELY

Secure online access to live data & documents on record at the IB based on individual access roles and the capacity of the Office [RO, ISA, IPEA, DO].

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PRODUCE ELECTRONIC REPORTS & FORMS

Use live data for International Search & Examination Reports, generate PCT Forms and make them available via ePCT to the IB, applicants & other IP Offices.

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COLLABORATE

Access rights are managed automatically per IP Office, allowing for collaborative work both within and between IP Offices.

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COMMUNICATE GLOBALLY

Transmit data & documents to applicants, the IB & other participating IP Offices (RO, ISA, IPEA, DO), including instant messaging.

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MONITOR TIMELINESS VIA REPORTING TOOLS

Monitor timely processing & transmission of key documents, e.g., record copies and search & examination reports, thanks to reporting tools that also generate statistics and automated reminders.

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO IN ePCT?

SEARCH FOR A PCT APPLICATION

As per my access role and the capacity of my Office.

CREATE A NEW PCT APPLICATION

Record a new application in the system, assign a new application number and accord the international filing date.

GO TO MY TASK LIST

Direct access to pending processing tasks (only for IP Offices that process applications using ePCT).

Processing

ePCT FOR IP OFFICES

MAIN FUNCTIONS

RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FILED USING ePCT

PROCESS PAPER FILINGS ELECTRONICALLY

MANAGE APPLICATIONS EFFICIENTLY

ACCESS APPLICATIONS SECURELY

PRODUCE ELECTRONIC REPORTS & FORMS

COLLABORATE

COMMUNICATE GLOBALLY

MONITOR TIMELINESS VIA REPORTING TOOLS

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO IN ePCT?

SEARCH FOR A PCT APPLICATION

CREATE A NEW PCT APPLICATION

GO TO MY TASK LIST

Processing

ePCT FOR IP OFFICES

MAIN FUNCTIONS

RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FILED USING ePCT

PROCESS PAPER FILINGS ELECTRONICALLY

MANAGE APPLICATIONS EFFICIENTLY

ACCESS APPLICATIONS SECURELY

PRODUCE ELECTRONIC REPORTS & FORMS

COLLABORATE

COMMUNICATE GLOBALLY

MONITOR TIMELINESS VIA REPORTING TOOLS

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO IN ePCT?

SEARCH FOR A PCT APPLICATION

CREATE A NEW PCT APPLICATION

GO TO MY TASK LIST

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