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Why the PCT Matters After a U.S. Patent Filing

Why the PCT Matters After a U.S. Patent Filing

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Part two of Paralegal’s Memo explains why inventors use the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) after a US filing to preserve priority, buy time, and gather early patentability intelligence before choosing countries for national filings.

The episode makes one thing clear: the PCT is a procedure, not a patent.


It breaks down 10 operational pressure points—fragile priority claims, the International Search Report and Written Opinion (with 2026 rule changes and the coordination-heavy work paralegals actually carry.

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