What determines the amount of international filing, transmittal, and search fees for PCT applications?

The amount of international filing, transmittal, and search fees for PCT applications is determined by the fees in effect on the date the international application is received by the USPTO. This is based on several PCT Rules and US regulations:

• PCT Rule 14.1(c)
• PCT Rule 15.3
• PCT Rule 16.1(f)
• 37 CFR 1.431(c)

As stated in the MPEP: “Pursuant to PCT Rules 14.1(c), PCT Rule 15.3, and 16.1(f), the international filing, transmittal, and search fee payable is the international filing, transmittal, and search fee in effect on the receipt date of the international application. See 37 CFR 1.431(c).”

Therefore, it’s crucial for applicants to check the current fee schedule on the date they submit their international application to ensure they pay the correct amounts.

To learn more:

• PCT fees
• international filing fee
• transmittal fee
• search fee
• receipt date