How does it work?
Applicants can prepare a PCT request form using the PCT-SAFE Client software and the technical description portion of the application can be drafted using the PCT-SAFE Editor (PSE).
Finally, an International Application (IA) can be submitted electronically to a Receiving Office after storing it on a CD-R or diskette (the type of acceptable physical media is determined by the Receiving Office) using the physical media filing option of the PCT-SAFE Client.
For a Receiving Office staff member, the PCT-ROAD system supports essential functions associated with the processing of international applications such as receiving the application, data entry, printing, ex-officio corrections, formality check, and creating the RO-WASP which is a mechanism for sending the electronic record copy to WIPO (IB).
Detailed Function
Task | Details |
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IA Receiving | o Receive IA from applicant o Input basic information of IA o Check for virus of electronic file o Check the integrity of electronic IA file o Assign international application number and receiving number o Save basic information and IA files on electronic media submitted by applicant o Issue receipt for evidence of filing |
Data Entry | o Input bibliographic data for paper IA o Create the master DB having bibliographic data o Upload bibliographic data from SAFE or EASY application automatically o For the paper application, input all the required information into blank sheet to save and manage its data. Automatically create an XML file. |
Ex-officio Correction | o Show Request XML file o Select items in Request to be ex-officio corrected o Review corrected Request file in PDF format o Multiple items in Request can be ex-officio corrected o Review ex-officio corrected history |
Formality Check | o Uses same validation rules as currently described in PCT law against IA data o Items for formality check shall be skimmed over in this section o Generate RO forms in PDF related to formality check o Back to ex-officio correction |
Create RO WASP | o Generate and export RO WASP, electronic record copy o Sign with RO certificate to generate RO WASP o Export RO WASP to the designated folder in client PC o Compliant to the WIPO standard for RO WASP and its package |
Last updated 26 May 2016
Intellectual Property Technical Cooperation Division