PCT Application Mistakes: How to Protect Your Global Filing Date in 2026
Protecting inventions globally through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requires careful compliance with filing rules. Common mistakes such as incomplete applications, unclear specifications, missed national phase deadlines, designation errors, and missing signatures can jeopardize priority dates and patent rights. In 2026, maintaining strong IP protection depends on precise documentation, timely filings, and strict adherence to WIPO procedures to secure innovation across international markets.
