Challenges and Solutions in Implementing PCT Fee Reductions for Universities
Implementing fee reductions for universities under the PCT system involves defining eligibility, counting reductions, claiming reductions, ensuring consistency across Receiving Offices, and monitoring quota usage. Challenges include defining university eligibility, handling multiple applicants, and automating claim processes. Consistency and monitoring are vital for the success of fee reduction initiatives.
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Implementation Issues PCT Fee Reductions for Universities Michael Richardson Director, PCT Business Development Division, WIPO
Implementing a Fee Reduction Possible Issues Depends on Specific Proposals Defining a University Eligibility Counting claimed reductions How to claim reduction Consistency of practice at ROs Extent of monitoring reductions
Defining a University Need a clear definition for the benefit of applicants and receiving Offices Note that receiving Office will not always be in the same country Ideally, receiving Office should be able to look at a list
Eligibility If there are multiple applicants, is the application still eligible for a reduction? where the joint applicant is a natural person employed by the university? eligible for the 90% fee reduction? not employed or eligible for the 90% reduction? where the joint applicant is a corporate applicant not eligible for a fee reduction?
Counting If there are multiple university applicants and quotas apply, does the application count against the quota for both?
How To Claim Reduction Difficult to automate detection of whether applicant is a university and whether they are still within any quotas Some sort of declaration or checkbox would be required
Consistency of Practice at ROs All receiving Offices should apply the same standards Should not be a major issue Update Receiving Office Guidelines with details
Extent of Monitoring Receiving Offices cannot reliably count numbers if quotas are part of an agreement (applications may also go to other receiving Offices) But can spot large numbers, clearly exceeding limits Periodic reports by International Bureau to monitor use
