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PCT National Phase in China
The international application, priority record, applicant changes, translation scope and entry deadline must be reviewed promptly.
Discuss this matter
National-phase deadlines are strict. Send the publication number and deadline first—not additional unpublished technical content.
Typical standard scope
Coordinate entry of a PCT application into the China national phase.
- 01Bibliographic and deadline review
- 02Applicant/inventor consistency check
- 03Chinese translation scope
- 04National-phase filing
- 05Receipt and next-deadline report
Information to prepare
Start with identifying information, then share material safely.
- PCT publication and application numbers
- International application documents
- Priority documents
- Article 19/34 amendments
- Applicant changes and deadline
Representative fee
Custom quoteafter document and deadline reviewChinese government fees are included only within the stated standard scope. If classification, document length, evidence, urgency, or later work changes the scope, the written proposal controls.
How the matter proceeds
Every step leaves a clear owner and deadline.
- 01
Confirm the matter and deadline
- 02
Complete conflict and confidentiality steps
- 03
Agree on scope, fees, and the contracting entity
- 04
Perform the work and report the next deadline
Common questions
PCT National Phase in China
Why is the fee not fixed?+
Document length, claims, drawings, amendments, translation source and deadline can change the work materially.
Can you take instructions from U.S. counsel?+
Yes, subject to conflict checks, authority and an agreed communication protocol.
What should we send first?+
The PCT publication/application number, expected deadline and counsel contact details.