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PCT Application Process

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Introduction to Foreign Patent System

Foreign Patent Registration

Foreign patent applications can be made through the following three pathways:

Directly filing a new application

PCT pathway (Patent Cooperation Treaty)

Paris Convention pathway (Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property)

PCT

PCT

a. It is recommended to file applications in multiple countries (more than five).

b. Sufficient time is available (up to 30 months) to consider entering designated countries.

c. For Chinese applicants, the PCT pathway offers the following benefits:

i. Applicants can choose to file the application in Chinese or English.

ii. Applicants can file an application with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and request patent protection in foreign countries.

iii. Applicants only need to submit a set of application documents to the CNIPA in Chinese (or English) to establish the filing date, which is considered the same day for applications filed in various designated countries.

iv. Before entering the national phase in each country, applicants receive an international search report and an international preliminary examination report. Through these reports, applicants can preliminarily assess the prospects of obtaining a patent in various patent offices and determine if it is necessary to proceed with the national phase.

v. The time to enter the national phase is delayed, allowing applicants to decide whether it is necessary to enter the designated countries based on market prospects and technological advancements.

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Professional Team

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Mr. Benny Kong (LL.B., P.C.LL)

Mr. Benny Kong is a senior partner at Benny Kong & Tsai LLP. He is a member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association and the Vice President of the Hong Kong Patent Agents Association. He also holds positions as the Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Protection Alliance and the Patent Affairs Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies and Manufacturing Industries. With over 20 years of experience in patent litigation, Mr. Kong specializes in patent litigation defense, prosecution, and enforcement. He provides businesses with cost-effective patent registration strategies, including initiating patent infringement lawsuits and ensuring the effectiveness of patents. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in litigation strategies.

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Mr. David Tsai (LL.B., P.C.LL)

Mr. David Tsai primarily focuses on providing clients with patent planning services, which includes understanding their specific needs and utilizing his extensive experience to develop comprehensive strategies for protecting their inventions. Through the Paris Convention and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), companies can strategically pursue patent registrations in various countries, gradually and cost-effectively. Additionally, Mr. Tsai is also responsible for patent litigation. With his experience in patent litigation, he can provide clients with practical and economically viable patent litigation strategies.

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Mr. Chan Yip Shing

In 2017, Mr. Chan became a patent agent specializing in handling patent applications and maintenance in fields such as machinery, electromechanical, software (including business methods), and more.

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Mr. Aron Li

Mr. Aron Li specializes in drafting patent documents and handling foreign patent applications. He is also involved in invalidation proceedings, examination opinion responses, reexaminations, and patent administrative litigation. His areas of expertise include automatic control, mechanical processing, semiconductors, air conditioning equipment, automobiles, washing machines, printing equipment, and more. Mr. Aron Li graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering in 1996, earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He further obtained a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering in 1999. He is proficient in Chinese, English, and Japanese. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Aron Li worked as a professional agent at King & Wood Mallesons Law Firm and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Patent and Trademark Office. He obtained his lawyer qualification in 2009 and became a qualified patent agent in 2013. He is currently a member of the All-China Patent Agents Association. From November 2014 to February 2016, he worked at China Patent Agent (H.K.) Ltd.

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Mr. David Chan

With nearly 40 years of experience in trademark and patent registration services, Mr. Chan provides clients with fast and standardized procedures for patent registration. Over the years, he has handled thousands of patent registrations, specializing in extending patent protection for enterprises to European and American countries, ensuring appropriate and cost-effective patent application rights for businesses. Mr. Chan has served at a large international law firm for over 26 years, gaining extensive experience in managing major client portfolios, particularly in handling overseas registrations for clients. During his tenure at our firm, Mr. Chan has represented clients multiple times to hearings at the registry office, achieving a high success rate.

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Ms. Singing Fang (LL.B. LL.M.,)

Miss Singing Fang graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In her subsequent career in intellectual property services, she has accumulated extensive experience in patent applications, process management, deadline monitoring, and government funding. She has successfully assisted numerous small and medium-sized enterprise clients in applying for government funding for global patent deployment. Miss Fang emphasizes customized patent application solutions and is committed to providing clients with professional and reasonably priced intellectual property services. She has received high praise from her clients.

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