Applying for a patent
Find out more about how to apply for a patent at the individual IP5 Offices.
European Patent Office (EPO):
- Patent Basics
- Applying for a European patent
- International applications (PCT)
- Guide for applicants
- Quick overview of the European grant process
Japan Patent Office (JPO):
- System of Industrial Property Rights (Japanese, English)
- Procedures for Obtaining a Patent Right (Japanese, English)
- PCT International Applications (Japanese, English)
- FAQs (Japanese, English)
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO):
- Patent basics (Korean, English)
- Applying for a Korean patent (Korean only)
- PCT at KIPO (Korean only)
- Guide for applicants (Korean, English)
- Overview of Korean grant process (flowchart) (Korean, English)
National Intellectual Property Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNIPA):
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO):
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