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Entering the PCT national stage with pctfiler

pctfiler is a reliable and efficient way to coordinate your PCT national stage entry in up to 27 countries at once. It enables applicants and attorneys to reduce the cost and administrative burden associated with entering the national stage.


Where pctfiler fits in the patent process

Use pctfiler after you’ve filed a PCT application and it is approaching the 30 (or 31) month deadline to enter the national stage.

Patent Process
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How pctfiler works

This is how you would typically enter the PCT national stage using pctfiler:

What you do

Calculate your costs at www.inoviaip.com

Place an order at www.inoviaip.com

Sign and return the Powers of Attorney

Pay our invoices

We take care of the rest

Our online tool calculates your costs based on your patent specification and your chosen countries.

We send itemized invoices with any pre-completed documents, which applicants & inventors then sign. 

We make sure the documents are correct before you send the originals.

We instruct our agents, monitor the process in each country & send you a notice once the filing is complete.


Why use pctfiler

Hundreds of patent firms, companies and universities trust inovia to handle their PCT national stage entry because we:

bluedisc  Provide instant, transparent pricing via our cost calculator.

bluedisc  Offer competitive prices achieved via efficiency and buying power.

bluedisc  Reduce the administrative burden of the filing process.

bluedisc  Have in-house IP experts and a world-class agent network.


Need more information?

For more about pctfiler, call our IP professionals in New York, London, Sydney or Tokyo. Alternatively, visit our frequently asked questions page.

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