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European Phase of PCT Application

If a previously-filed PCT application includes the European Patent Office as a regional designation, the European regional phase will have to be filed within 31 months of the earliest priority date.

 In order to enter the European regional phase of a PCT application, we would look to receive the following:

 -         Date of priority application(s)

-         The PCT application number and filing date

-         If available, the European application number allocated by the EPO

-         Confirmation as to whether any extension states are to be covered

-         Confirmation of the International searching authority and, where appropriate, the International Preliminary Examining Authority.

 Much of the above information can be obtained if we simply receive the PCT application, or publication, number

 Presently, we would also look to receive:

 -         Full name and address of intended applicant for European phase

-         Details of any amendments required on European phase entry or filed during the international phase