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International patenting

Extend the protection of your invention

You’re planning to market in the United States, have an infringer in Asia, a partner in Israel?
A French patent is not enough.
Extending your patent internationally deters infringers and strengthens your defense in the event of litigation.
These international registrations are essential for a coherent corporate strategy, and reassure your investors that your innovations are protected.

International protection for your invention

A patent in France gives you a 20-year operating monopoly on French territory.
However, for international protection, you must register your patent in each target country.
Warning: if you do not register your patent within 12 months of your French application,
you will lose the possibility of extending your protection internationally, exposing your invention to counterfeiting outside France.

Option 1

(most popular)

French (or European) patent then international extension

T0: First filing of a French or European patent application

+12 Months: I take an international option with a PCT. After filing a patent in France or Europe, you have 12 months to extend your application internationally. Still not sure which countries to choose after 12 months? Filing a PCT gives you a further 18 months to choose the countries.

+30 Months : Choice of countries. A first filing in France or Europe, followed by a PCT, gives you a 30-month option to identify your target markets and choose the countries to protect from among the 153 member countries of the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty).

Option 2

Direct international patent application

T0: Direct deposit in a foreign country (USA, China, Japan, Korea…)

Please note that if you are a French company or an independent inventor based in France, you must obtain prior approval from the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA). Our YesMyPatent team is trained for this procedure.

Or

T0 : Direct PCT filing You can file a PCT international patent application without first filing a patent in France or Europe. This gives you 18 months to choose the countries of interest from among the 153 PCT Contracting States.

Why choose YesMyPatent?

Global network of experts

A network of 100+ agents worldwide, with partnerships negotiated to offer the fairest rates.

All-inclusive cost transparency

From the outset, you’ll know what costs to expect (fees, translation costs, taxes) for your patent application in France, Europe or abroad.

Customized support

Our experts protect your invention worldwide. Let us guide you in choosing the countries and strategies best suited to your company’s size and budget.