Legal Definitions - international application originating in the United States

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION ORIGINATING IN THE UNITED STATES

An international application is a request for a patent that is filed in multiple countries. When an international application is filed in the United States, it is called an international application originating in the United States. This type of application allows inventors to seek patent protection in multiple countries at once.

Example 1: John invents a new type of solar panel and wants to protect his invention in multiple countries. He files an international application originating in the United States to seek patent protection in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Example 2: Sarah invents a new type of medical device and wants to sell it globally. She files an international application originating in the United States to seek patent protection in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The examples illustrate how inventors can use international applications originating in the United States to seek patent protection in multiple countries. By filing one application, they can save time and money compared to filing separate applications in each country. This type of application is useful for inventors who want to sell their products globally and need patent protection in multiple countries.