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Patent timetable Proprietary protection is important for the success of IP commercialisation. One of the most common forms of protection that the University uses is through patenting. It is a complex and very expensive process and below you will find an overview of what is involved. Months PRE MONTH 0 0 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Invention disclosure to UMIP UMIP assessment & decision to patent (if applicable) Prior art search & dialogue with patent agent Initial patent specification drafted with inventor File patent application giving priority date UK patent office search/report/review with inventor Preparation and review of final patent specification File PCT (Patent Co-operation Treaty) & overseas filings NOTHING CAN BE ADDED TO PATENT SPECIFICATION AFTER THIS POINT 16 MONTHS 18 MONTHS 22 MONTHS 30/31 MONTHS International search report (ISR) Publication of PCT application and ISR Any amendments, designate countries Enter national/regional phase International applications to be filed before deadlines in individual countries THE TYPICAL AVERAGE COST OF A PATENT (UK AND US) AT THIS POINT IS ��12,000

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