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What is the purpose of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
What is the purpose of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
- To establish a single language for all international patent applications
- To grant international patents to inventors
- To provide a unified procedure for filing patent applications in multiple countries (correct)
- To conduct preliminary examinations of patent applications
What is the role of the International Searching Authority (ISA) in the PCT process?
What is the role of the International Searching Authority (ISA) in the PCT process?
- Administering matters related to the examination of applications
- Performing preliminary examinations of patent applications
- Issuing patents to inventors
- Conducting searches and providing a written opinion on patentability (correct)
Why does a PCT application not result in the grant of a patent?
Why does a PCT application not result in the grant of a patent?
- Because there is no such thing as an 'international patent' (correct)
- Since the PCT application is filed in only one language
- Because it does not establish a filing date in all contracting states
- Due to the absence of an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA)
What is the next step after filing a PCT application for inventors seeking patent protection?
What is the next step after filing a PCT application for inventors seeking patent protection?
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Which authority administers matters related to the examination of PCT applications and issuance of patents?
Which authority administers matters related to the examination of PCT applications and issuance of patents?
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