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Form PTO/SB/20NI
for the current year.
Form PTO / SB / 20NI Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program Between the Nicaraguan Registry of Intellectual Property (Nrip) and the Uspto
What Is Form PTO/SB/20NI?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on June 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is PTO/SB/20NI?
A: PTO/SB/20NI is the form used to request participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program between the Nicaraguan Registry of Intellectual Property (NRIP) and the USPTO.
Q: What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program?
A: The PPH Pilot Program is a program that allows for accelerated patent examination and granting of patents based on corresponding applications filed in other participating countries.
Q: What is the purpose of the PPH Pilot Program?
A: The purpose of the PPH Pilot Program is to expedite the examination process and improve patent quality by utilizing the examination work already done by the participating patent offices.
Q: How does the PPH Pilot Program work?
A: Under the PPH Pilot Program, if an applicant has a corresponding application that has been deemed allowable by the NRIP, they may request accelerated examination of their US application.
Q: Who can participate in the PPH Pilot Program between NRIP and the USPTO?
A: Any applicant who has a corresponding application that has been deemed allowable by the NRIP may participate in the PPH Pilot Program with the USPTO.
Q: What are the benefits of participating in the PPH Pilot Program?
A: The benefits of participating in the PPH Pilot Program include faster examination and granting of patents, reduced costs, and increased chances of obtaining a patent based on the examination work already done by the NRIP.
Q: Are there any fees associated with participating in the PPH Pilot Program?
A: There may be some fees associated with participating in the PPH Pilot Program, including filing fees and any additional fees required by the NRIP.
Q: How long does the PPH Pilot Program between NRIP and the USPTO last?
A: The duration of the PPH Pilot Program between NRIP and the USPTO is typically determined by the participating offices and may be subject to change.
Q: Can I participate in the PPH Pilot Program if I have already received a notice of allowance from the NRIP?
A: Yes, you can still participate in the PPH Pilot Program with the USPTO even if you have already received a notice of allowance from the NRIP.
Form Details:
- Released on June 1, 2018;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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