PCT in the Media

Tantrum pending: how one father took his pacifier from patent to market – and weaned his daughter off her dummy

“Following a day out with Amber in 2021, Matt, who holds a PhD from the Singapore University of Technology and Design, used his 3D printer to create a new kind of dummy, designed to be beautiful and hygienic.”... “He signed up for the Inventor Assistance Program (IAP) in 2023 and became the first Singaporean participant to submit a patent application” ... “then filed an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).” ... “Our strategy is to launch a worldwide Kickstarter campaign in spring 2025, to attract attention to the product and to look for distributors internationally” says Matt Chiu.

By Nora Manthey, Editor, WIPO Magazine (Read the full article)

Unlocking the power of intellectual property in medical technology

“Medical technology (medtech) is revolutionizing health care. From AI-driven diagnostics to 3D-printed implants, innovative solutions are enhancing patient care but also highlighting the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in bringing such advances to market.” ... “Founded by brothers Ilker and Soner Hacıhaliloğlu, the Turkish healthtech startup PONS Teknoloji has also used AI to develop a system for portable ultrasound imaging that offers high-quality scans outside hospital settings.” ... “PONS Teknoloji plans to extend its patent protection through WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System, ensuring its technology is protected internationally as it enters new markets.”

By Paul Omondi, freelance writer (Read the full article)

PCT Cited as an Example of Multilateralism in Everyday Life

“Multilateralism plays a crucial role in shaping and enhancing many aspects of our daily lives, from the technology we use to the safety of international travel.” Among the examples showing how multilateralism influences and improves our daily lives, the United Nations (UN) has published on its website a list of examples of UN-related multilateralism in everyday life, citing the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) as one such example, stating “[t]he Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) streamlines patent protection across more than 150 countries, safeguarding inventions and advancing global innovation.”

Read the full article on “Global Issues: Multilateral System”, on the UN website and the article in the PCT Newsletter 01/2025

How Medtech is Bringing Affordable Cancer Care to Rural
Communities in Cameroon

“When we started working on innovation, we were not familiar with intellectual property. Luckily, we did not expose our work. We realized that our technology was unique and needed protection but weren’t sure how to go about it. We had heard of cases where startups had failed because their ideas had been copied by bigger organizations. Luckily, I had a friend who was an IP lawyer. Thanks to him, I learnt a lot about IP, patents and the Patent Cooperation Treaty, which makes it easier to protect your inventions in multiple countries. With his help, we started filing patents and became increasingly motivated to develop other innovative solutions that we could protect. We soon came to appreciate the value of IP in building our credibility in the market.”

By Catherine Jewell, former Senior Information Officer, WIPO (Read the full article) and link to relevant PCT application PCT/IB2022/051281

Mootral: Saving the climate, one cow at a time

“Mootral is covered by a number of patents. These rights protect the innovation and make it possible to exclude others from making, using and selling the invention. At this stage, the company’s innovation focus is on reducing the methane production of ruminants. The company has also sought to protect its technology internationally through WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty.”

Extract from the WIPO Magazine (Read the full article) and link to relevant PCT application PCT/GB2018/050010