A PCT application automatically matures into a patent in any PCT country in which protection is desired.

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A PCT application does not automatically mature into a patent in any country. It only provides a filing date and starts the process for seeking patent protection in multiple countries. After the international phase, the application must be pursued in individual countries where the applicant wishes to obtain a granted patent. The grant of a patent is at the discretion of each individual country's patent office.

A PCT Application Automatically Matures into a Patent in Any