PCT International Patent Filing — Preserve Rights in many countries
One international PCT application filed via WIPO preserves your rights in PCT contracting states for up to 30/31 months — giving you 18+ extra months to evaluate commercial viability before national-phase decisions.
- One application preserves rights in PCT contracting states
- 30/31-month window before national phase decisions are required
- International Search Report (ISR) gives early authoritative patentability signal
- Ideal for applicants targeting multiple countries
Step One — Strategy & Search
Start with a fixed-fee engagement to validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
- International filing strategy (PCT vs Paris Convention vs direct nationals)
- Receiving Office and ISA (International Searching Authority) selection
- 30/31-month national-phase country shortlist & cost forecast
- Step Two quoted on confirmation (depends on routing)
"If you're filing in multiple countries, PCT is almost always the right answer — the extra 18 months to make national-phase decisions is worth the WIPO fee many times over."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · PCT (International)
Why File Your PCT (International) Patent with Us?
Senior IP professionals, fixed pricing, and operational discipline — built for inventors, startups, and growth-stage companies.
WIPO ePCT Filing
We file PCT international applications directly via WIPO ePCT through your chosen Receiving Office (USPTO, IPO India, EPO, IB, etc.). End-to-end coordination with no separate engagement per country.
Fixed Step One Pricing
Step One ($699) covers full international filing strategy — PCT vs Paris vs direct, Receiving Office and ISA selection, and a national-phase country shortlist with cost forecast. Step Two is quoted once routing is confirmed.
ISA Selection Strategy
Your ISA choice (EPO, KIPO, USPTO, etc.) affects search quality, examination credibility downstream, and cost. EPO is highly regarded for technical inventions; KIPO is fast and inexpensive. We recommend based on your target jurisdictions.
30/31-Month Deadline Tracking
Missing a national-phase deadline is generally fatal — extensions are extremely limited. We docket every PCT deadline (publication, optional Chapter II Demand, national-phase entry) from filing day.
National-Phase Coordination
We coordinate national-phase entries in all major jurisdictions through our standard Step One/Step Two flow — single point of contact, consistent pricing, no surprises.
"Patents are 20-year commercial assets, not paperwork. Our job is to draft claims broad enough to be valuable and tight enough to survive — and to give you the budget visibility to plan your portfolio properly."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · PCT (International)
PCT (International) Patent Pricing — Two-step engagement
Same simple model we use in every country. Validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
Strategy & Search
- International filing strategy (PCT vs Paris Convention vs direct nationals)
- Receiving Office and International Searching Authority (ISA) selection
- 30/31-month national-phase country shortlist & cost forecast
- Engagement letter & roadmap (Step Two quoted once routing is confirmed)
Drafting & Filing
- Full PCT specification & claims drafting
- ePCT filing via WIPO and chosen Receiving Office
- ISA election and International Search Report monitoring
- Optional Chapter II International Preliminary Examination (IPER)
WIPO fees (~CHF 1,330) are pass-through. National-phase entry into each chosen country uses that country's own Step One/Step Two flow.
Total Cost of PCT (International) Patent Filing
All-in budget scenarios from filing to grant. Government fees are passed through at cost from the patent office; our professional fees are fixed.
PCT International Filing (typical)
Preserve rights in many countries for 30/31 months
| Step One — Strategy & PCT Routing | $699 |
| Step Two — PCT Drafting & Filing | Quoted on confirmation |
| WIPO International Fees | ~CHF 1,330 (~$1,520) |
| ISA Search Fee (e.g. EPO) | ~CHF 1,775 (~$2,030) |
PCT National Phase Entry (per country)
Per-country fee using local Step One/Step Two
| Step One per country | $699 |
| Step Two per country | $1,800 – $5,800 |
| Local government fees & translation | Pass-through |
Direct Foreign Filings (alternative)
If targeting only 1–3 countries, direct filings are usually cheaper than PCT
| See country-specific pages |
Included in our professional fees
- PCT international filing strategy (Step One)
- Receiving Office and ISA selection memo
- Full PCT specification & claims (drafted to satisfy EPO Article 84)
- WIPO ePCT filing through chosen Receiving Office
- ISA election and International Search Report monitoring
- Optional Chapter II International Preliminary Examination (IPER)
- 30/31-month national-phase deadline tracking
WIPO international fees (~CHF 1,330) and ISA search fees are pass-through at cost. National-phase entry into each chosen country uses that country's own Step One/Step Two flow.
How We Compare on PCT (International) Patent Filings
Registered representation at fixed pricing — without the boutique-firm hourly bill or the "templated" online-filing tradeoffs.
| Feature |
Best Value
GTC
|
DIY / online filer | Boutique IP firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step One (PCT routing & strategy) | $699 fixed | Not available | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Step Two (drafting & WIPO filing) | Quoted on confirmation | DIY possible (Receiving Office residents only) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| WIPO ePCT filing | |||
| ISA selection strategy memo | Often extra fee | ||
| National-phase coordination (major jurisdictions) | Per-country engagement | ||
| Client dashboard & deadline tracking |
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PCT (International) Patent Prosecution Lifecycle
From the day we sign Step One to the day your patent grants — typical timeline: Priority → 12 mo PCT filing → 18 mo publication → 30/31 mo national phase.
Step One — International Strategy
PCT vs Paris Convention vs direct nationals analysis, Receiving Office selection, ISA recommendation, and national-phase country shortlist with cost forecast.
Step Two — PCT Drafting
Full PCT specification and claims drafted to WIPO standards (also satisfying EPO Article 84 for downstream EPO entry). Inventor reviews and approves before filing.
PCT Filing via WIPO ePCT
Filed via your chosen Receiving Office (USPTO, IPO India, EPO, IB, etc.) within 12 months of earliest priority. Filing receipt and PCT application number issued.
International Search Report (ISR)
Your chosen ISA issues the International Search Report and Written Opinion — your first authoritative patentability signal from a major patent office.
International Publication
Application is published by WIPO. Publication establishes prior-art effect worldwide.
Chapter II Demand (IPER)
Optional International Preliminary Examination produces an IPER. Most applicants now skip Chapter II since the ISR + Written Opinion provide similar value.
National Phase Entry
Enter national phase in each chosen country — handled through that country's own Step One/Step Two flow. Missing this deadline is generally fatal.
Benefits of PCT (International) patent registration
- One application preserves rights in PCT contracting states
- 30/31-month window provides 18+ extra months for commercial validation
- International Search Report gives authoritative early patentability signal
- Standardized claim format accepted in EPO, JPO, KIPO, USPTO, and most major offices
- Single point of contact for global patent strategy
- Defers expensive national-phase translations and local-agent fees
What you'll need to get started
- 1Invention disclosure — written description in English
- 2Inventorship — full legal names of all inventors
- 3Sketches, drawings, or photographs (redrafted to PCT standards)
- 4Priority document(s) if claiming Paris Convention priority from earlier filing
- 5Designation of Receiving Office (we recommend at Step One)
We treat all disclosures as confidential. For detailed technical information, we recommend signing an NDA before the second meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Request your PCT (International) patent consultation
Tell us about your invention and target markets. A senior patent professional will respond within one business day with a recommended PCT routing strategy and national-phase country shortlist.
Start your PCT patent application
Tell us about your invention and target countries through our guided intake — we'll outline the optimal PCT strategy and quote Step One before any work begins.
- Registered patent attorneys & agents — confidential consultation
- Flat $699 Step One — strategy, prior-art search & filing-route recommendation
We respond within one business day. No obligation.