How does PCT-SAFE work?
The PCT-SAFE system contains four components: • PCT-SAFE client for preparing the PCT request form. In case of e-filing, it is also used for securely transmitting the entire application to the receiving Office; • PCT-SAFE Editor, a word processor-like tool that enables users to prepare the text and drawings of a PCT application in electronic format (the application will be saved in eXtensible Markup Language (XML)) for e-filing purposes; • security services and a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI); • a receiving server for use in receiving Offices, that includes a back-end system to print and securely store the received data.
