Partner of «A.Zalesov & Partners» Patent & Law Firm Maria Makhlina explains how to enter a PCT application to the national phase on the territory of the Russian Federation. Find out about the possible ways of covering the Russian Federation with a PCT application; about the terms and deadlines of filing translation, Power of Attorney, payment of the prescribed fees; about the amendments that may be introduced into the application. Learn the difference between substantive examination procedure for a utility model and for the invention and how an application for the invention may be converted into a utility model application and versa. You will also find out about the official fees payable to the Russian Patent Office and payment terms.