How does a patent prosecution highway work?
How does a patent prosecution highway work?
What is PPH? PPH is a framework in which an application determined to be patentable in the Office of Earlier Examination is eligible to have an accelerated examination in the Office of Later Examination with a simple procedure upon an applicant’s request.
What is the global patent prosecution highway?
The Global Patent Prosecution Highway (Global PPH or GPPH) is a plurilateral PPH pilot program covering three types of PPH. The program makes the Normal PPH, the PPH MOTTAINAI, and the PCT-PPH available between any two participating Offices.
When can you request PPH at EPO?
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a programme to fast-track patent examination. It allows you to request accelerated processing of a European application if the claims have been deemed patentable/allowable by another office. At the same time, it enables the EPO to re-use the work done at other offices.
Which countries participate in PPH?
PPH Participating Countries
- Argentina (INPI-Argentina) (bilateral agreement)
- Australia (IPAU)
- Austria (APO)
- Brazil (INPI) (bilateral agreement)
- Canada (CIPO)
- China (SIPO)
- Colombia (SIC)
- Czech Republic (IPOCZ) (bilateral agreement)
What is patent prosecution history?
A patent file history—also known as a file wrapper or prosecution history—is a record of all communications and documentations involved in the prosecution or patent examination process.
What is a pace request?
Requests for participation in the PACE programme (PACE requests) must be filed online using the dedicated request form (EPO Form 1005). The EPO will issue an acknowledgement of receipt promptly. Requests filed informally, i.e. without using the dedicated form, and/or on paper will not be processed by the EPO.
How do you get a patent prosecution history?
The USPTO started providing electronic file histories at the USPTO in 2003. If the patent application was filed before 2003, the file history might not be available online. In that case, you will need to goto the USPTO or hire a service, such as ReedTech, to goto the USPTO for you and copy the file history.
How quickly can you get a patent?
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it takes about 22 months to get patent approval after going through the steps to file a patent. If you’re eligible for a prioritized examination for plant and utility patents, known as Track One, you might get approval in six to 12 months.
What is an extended European search report?
An Extended European Search Report will consist of the usual search report plus an opinion as to whether the application, and the invention to which it relates, are patentable. An aim of the Extended European Search Report is to increase the efficiency of the European Patent Office examination procedure.
