“A patent family tree with GB 2101234.5 filed 2021-01-20 as priority, PCT/GB2022/050123, a granted EP 22712345.6 with German and French validations in force, pending US 18/567890 with pending continuations US 19/123456 and US 20/234567, a pending Korean application, and a granted Australian application.”
Read the decisions behind it.
Start with the national priority filing.
Keep EP validation countries under the European patent.
Separate pending applications from granted rights.
Use this to summarize geographic coverage in a cross-border patent portfolio.
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Common questions
What is an EP validation?
It is the step that gives effect to a granted European patent in a designated state, subject to local rules.
Can one PCT application enter many countries?
Yes. The applicant can pursue national or regional phases in selected jurisdictions.
Does a grant in one country mean a grant everywhere?
No. Each national or regional branch has its own prosecution and legal status.