pct-application

name	pct-application
title	PCT Application Skill
description	PCT international application preparation under PCT Rules 5-12 - unity of invention, formal requirements, national phase entry strategy, and deadline management
author	RobThePCGuy
author_url	https://github.com/RobThePCGuy/Claude-Patent-Creator/tree/main/skills/pct-application
license	MIT
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	general
practice	ip
language	en

PCT Application Skill

Preparation and validation of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international applications under PCT Rules 5-12.

When to Use

Invoke this skill when users ask to:

• Prepare a PCT international application
• Check PCT formalities compliance
• Assess unity of invention under Rule 13 PCT
• Plan national/regional phase entry strategy
• Calculate PCT fees and deadlines
• Convert a national application to PCT format
• Understand PCT procedure and timelines

What This Skill Does

Provides comprehensive PCT application support:

1. Application Preparation (Rules 3-12 PCT):

   • Request form (PCT/RO/101) guidance
   • Description format (Rule 5 PCT)
   • Claims structure (Rule 6 PCT)
   • Abstract requirements (Rule 8 PCT)
   • Drawings standards (Rule 11 PCT)
   • Physical requirements (Rule 11 PCT)
   • Sequence listings (Rule 12 PCT, WIPO Standard ST.26)

2. Unity of Invention (Rule 13 PCT):

   • Single general inventive concept assessment
   • Special technical feature identification
   • Linking technical feature analysis
   • Unity objection risk assessment
   • Claim grouping strategy

3. Formalities Validation (Rules 3-12 PCT):

   • All formal requirements checking
   • Fee calculation per Receiving Office
   • Language requirements per RO
   • Physical document requirements

4. National Phase Strategy:

   • 30/31 month deadline tracking
   • Country selection guidance
   • Translation requirements per country
   • National phase fee estimates
   • Strategic filing considerations

Required Data

MCP Tools Available:

• check_pct_formalities - PCT Rules 5-12 formalities checking
• search_patent_law - Search PCT rules, regulations, administrative instructions
• search_patents_bigquery - Prior art search for unity assessment

How to Use

When this skill is invoked:

1. Determine user's stage:

   • New PCT filing from scratch