What is the PCT?

PCT stands for Patent Cooperation Treaty.  This is a treaty among currently 137 countries around the world in which they agree to provide certain rights to patent applications filed in other countries.  For more information, see PCT.

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Dr. Thomas R. (Terry) Williamson III is a Patent Attorney practicing in Atlanta, Georgia.

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