TRANSFORMING PATENT FILING IN USA + LATAM
patHUBlatam is an automated online foreign filing solution committed to help worldwide applicants:
Achieve accurate cost control
Relieve paralegal burden
Get timely status updates
Expand their patent footprint cost-efficiently
Eliminate translation fuss
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Get a comprehensive PCT or Direct quote breakdown with PoA
and post-filing services.
Understanding Our Service
An In-Depth Look at What’s Included and What’s Not
Here's how it works
Take 10 minutes to sign-up, get a cost estimate with our filing calculator and purchase your PCT/ Direct or Paris Convention patent filing in USA and up to 18 LATAM countries.
Easily submit patent application documentation for all countries with ONE instruction and PoA.
Get patent translations and confirmation of filing number within days.
Seamless transfer to your chosen patent agent or our verified partners.
Filing
Keep up with the pace of today’s digital landscape with our online filing service via PCT or Paris Convention – the smart and budget-friendly choice.
Translation
Guarantee timely, cost-effective translation with our transparent pricing and unmatched project management expertise.
Extended Warranty
Stay worry-free with our post-filing monitoring included in our extended warranty service.
Instant pricing
with transparent quotes
With our proprietary quoting tool, you can instantly get pricing for filing in the US and 18 PCT and non-PCT countries throughout Latin America, including all official fees, which are often hidden. Our tool also provides translation estimates for any patent related document between English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese. You can even benchmark and compare pricing, budget projects, and calculate deadlines with ease. Rest assured, we bring all hidden costs upfront, so you won’t have to worry about unexpected charges.
Filing
Streamline your global IP management with our online filing service. Whether you’re using PCT or Paris Convention, we provide a smart, budget-friendly option in today’s ever-changing digital environment. By leveraging our extensive knowledge of the USA and the entire Latin American region, we help you file in multiple countries using the same budget that would typically be spent on the USA and Brazil or Mexico. Our thorough understanding of regional idiosyncrasies ensures a smooth filing process, enabling you to focus on prosecution planning and avoiding setbacks downstream.
Translation Services
Seamless translation from Simplified Chinese, Spanish or Portuguese to English. Our expert project management guarantees timely, cost-effective translation, including certification in countries requiring sworn translation, and transparent pricing.
EXTENDED WARRANTY
Our extended warranty service actively monitors your case in each selected jurisdiction to provide timely notification of any formal office action. This keeps costs under control while enabling strategic planning for further moves.
Beyond this point, attorney required.
FAQs
General FAQs
- Do you make patent searches? No
- Does patHUB provide legal advice? No
- Do cost estimates generate a charge? No
- Can we have multiple users on patHUB portal? Yes, your organization may create as many users as needed.
- Do you file in Belize, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and other Caribbean jurisdictions? No
- How does patHUB manage conflicts of interest? Since patHUB is only an administrative service, no representation conflicts arise.
- What happens when patent office rules change? We are constantly monitoring patent offices throughout the region and immediately update any procedural or fee changes.
- How am I contacted when filings are completed? patHUB immediately updates the client dashboard upon filing completion. Confirmation emails are also generated.
- I’m new to patHUB, what is the first thing I should do? After browsing the patHUB landing page, please create a user and log in to be able to access our SmartQuote tool.
- How can I submit documents to patHUB? All documentation may be uploaded to the patHUB platform. Any necessary hard copy convention filing documentation may be forwarded to patHUB headquarters.
- Are all countries in LatinAmerica 30 month PCT national entry? No. Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica are 31 month countries.
- Where does patHUB store my documents? patHUB uses state-of-the-art cloud-based storage complying with the highest security industry standards.
Filing FAQs
- Do you file International PCT applications? No
- Do you draft patent applications? No
- What is the scope of your filing service? patHUB provides an administrative filing and translation service and post-filing monitoring extended warranty up until publication.
- Can I make spec and/or claim amendments? No
- If I filed a declaration under rule 4.17(ii) PCT, do I need to provide assignments? No
- How late can I use patHUB for filing before the actual deadline? Using patHUB translation services, 7 calendar days. If you provide a translation of the patent application, 5 calendar days.
- Where can I file in EN? Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
- Do I need a power of attorney for filing? Only in Panama.
- Do I need an attorney for filing? No
- Can I file a worldwide assignment? Yes
- Can I file a priority document in a CD? Yes
- Is it mandatory to file amendments under PCT rule 19 (Chapter I) and 34 (Chapter II) for national phase entry? Yes
Translation FAQs
- What document types are acceptable? If I don’t have an editable version, is that ok? MS Word documents and PDF files are acceptable, although we prefer editable versions.
- Can I use a Spanish (ES) translation in multiple jurisdictions? Yes
- Are sworn Spanish translations necessary for filing in convention countries? No
- Are sworn Spanish translations of priority documents necessary in convention countries? Yes, except Bolivia.
- Do PCT rule 19 (Chapter I) and 34 (Chapter II) amendments require Spanish translations? Yes
- Do you submit all translation projects using local patent office format requirements? Yes
Extended Warranty FAQs
- What happens post-filing? Monitoring should begin, given office actions might issue
- Can I provide my preferred agent contact post filing? Yes
- Can I purchase Extended Warranty at any time? Yes, up until 5 calendar days post-filing.
- Do you handle formality office actions post-filing? Yes, provided an extended warranty has been purchased.
- When does patHUB filing services end? (Up until what stage does patHUB go to) Publication.
Payment FAQs
- Are payments only by credit card? Yes
- Can I purchase Extended Warranty at any time? Credit card charges are reversed and you get refunded 75% of the service fee. All other fees are refunded entirely. Translation fees will be billed according to percentage completed, and refunded accordingly.
- After purchasing a service, can I cancel at any time? 48 hours post-payment, if no translation project is running.
AVOID PITFALLS
Get familiar with each country’s specific filing requirements beforehand with the ultimate filing guide in USA + LATAM’s top 7 countries, featuring:
Patent and translation requirements
Term for filing
Patent term, grant, and maintenance
Terms for requesting examination
Annuity due dates
and more...
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