PCT Special Fees: Early publication fee

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In this video you will learn how to pay your PCT Early Publication Fee (PCT Rule 48.4(a)).

For early publication, a fee of 200 CHF is required in case the International Search Report (ISR) has not yet been received at the IB. If the report has been received, then no fee is due.

After submitting your request for early publication, the examiner will either send you a link to pay your fee via WIPO Shop or confirm that no fee is required. If payment is needed, click the link.

You will be asked to log in to your WIPO Account first.

Enter the required International Application ID.

If needed, enter your internal reference.

Review WIPO's Personal Data and Privacy Policy, then check the box to confirm you've read and accepted it.

Verify that the displayed amount is CHF 200, which is the fee for PCT early publication.

Click on "Proceed to payment."

You'll receive confirmation that your request to pay the PCT Early Publication fee has been submitted.

You will be redirected to our payment application WIPO Pay. Click the menu to select your payment method.

Click on "Continue" to pay.

Congratulations! Your payment was successful. Check your e-mail connected to your WIPO Account: you will shortly receive a payment confirmation.

Under the payment success message, you can find detailed information about your payment transaction.

Please use the provided references for any communication with WIPO regarding your payment.

You will receive a payment receipt after the payment has been processed at WIPO, and the assigned PCT Examiner will inform you of the scheduled early publication date.

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