Business

Overseas Application

ONYOU's patent attorneys are well versed in patent systems and examination practices in foreign countries as well as expertise in each technical field.

Securing overseas IP rights through professional experience in overseas application

  • With respect to the U.S. applications, ONYOU's patent attorneys directly prepare English specifications that can be used for negotiation in patent licensing and/or patent transfer in the U.S., and also directly prepare draft responses for Office Actions.
  • With respect to the Japanese applications, ONYOU's patent attorneys have the ability to directly communicate with Japanese clients, and to prepare high-quality Japanese specifications and draft responses for Office Actions.
  • With respect to the European applications, ONYOU's patent attorneys prepare European specifications and draft responses for Office Actions optimized for European practices.
  • ONYOU is doing its best to protect clients’ IP rights through high-quality foreign language translation skills.
  • ONYOU has a wide range of exchanges and deep ties with various local agents, which enables reliable quality management and prompt business cooperation.

Overseas Application Process in Individual Countries and PCT International Application Process

  • In general, overseas applications can be filed directly in the desired country, but there are difficulties in filling the application documents in methods and languages according to the domestic law of each country. However, you can easily file overseas applications through overseas agents connected through ONYOU's network.
  • The PCT international application is an overseas application that has several advantages, such as simple requirements for recognition of the filing date, in-advance examination on patentability, and fee reduction benefits in entrance of the domestic phase. Even if the procedural requirements are somewhat complicated, you can easily file the PCT international application through ONYOU's patent attorneys.