Direct National Filing

To protect your local patent in other countries or regional jurisdictions, you may file for international patent protection directly with those countries. This option is generally chosen when applying in non-Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) countries or when you are interested only in filing in three or fewer countries. Because each country or regional jurisdiction has its own set of rules, criteria and application processes, utilising the services of an experienced international patent attorney is of the utmost importance.

Murgitroyd & Company's Role

One simple set of instructions is all it takes to put the Murgitroyd & Company IP Portal into action. Once you have your national patent filed, obtaining international protection is as simple as telling us where and when you wish to file. From that point forward, we will:

• Consult with you about filing regulations and work with you to devise a plan
• Handle 100% of the drafting, filing and prosecution of your patents
• If necessary, coordinate with our outstanding network of international partners within your chosen jurisdictions
• Take care of all necessary searches, translations, illustrations and other formalities
• Bill you in your own currency and communicate with you in your language
• Give you 24/7 online access to your account to view application status

For more information please contact Jamie LeLiever by email at jamie.leliever@murgitroyd.com or by phone on +1 919 474 8300.

Jamie LeLiever

Global Sales & Marketing Manager