Which of the following international instruments established an agreement for the filing of an international patent application for a series of countries?
Question and options
Which of the following international instruments established an agreement for the filing of an international patent application for a series of countries?
- European Patent Convention
- Community Patent convention
- Patent Cooperation Treaty
- Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Patent Cooperation Treaty
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (1970) lets an applicant file one international application that has effect in many contracting states. The EPC grants European patents, the CPC never came into force, TRIPS sets minimum standards.
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