Requesting entry into the UK national phase online - guidance notes
If you have made an International Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application (UK) and wish to secure protection in the UK, you can use this web filing service to request entry to the national phase.
If this is the first time you have made a request for entry into the national phase or if you are unfamiliar with the process, please read the relevant guides before you apply.
Important
You should not web file a request if:
- Your application contains information about military technology or could harm national security or public safety
- You wish to pay for your filing by cash, cheque or bank transfer
Patent Forms
This web filing service allows you to complete the following.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Form NP1 | Request entry to the national phase and, as required, upload associated documents, for example, translation, covering letter, and so on. |
| Form 3 | Make a late declaration of priority, upload supporting evidence for the request and if applicable, upload a digitally signed version of the priority document (US only). |
| Form 7 | Provide inventorship details (if they have not been disclosed under the PCT during the international phase). |
| Form 9A | Request a search. |
| Form 10 | Request a substantive examination. |
| Form 52 | Extend the period for filing the entry request (NP1) and, if required, upload evidence supporting the extension request. |
PDF Documents
Each of the documents that can be uploaded with a web filed request for entry into the UK national phase should be uploaded as a separate PDF file.
Translation
If your international application is not in English we will require a translation of the relevant document(s). If you ask us to publish the translation, it must be filed with your request.
