Form PTO / SB / 20GLBL Request for Participation in the Global / Ip5 Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program in the Uspto

What Is Form PTO/SB/20GLBL?

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 Form PTO/SB/20GLBL?
A: Form PTO/SB/20GLBL is a request form for participating in the Global/IP5 Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program in the USPTO.

Q: What is the Global/IP5 Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program?
A: The Global/IP5 PPH Pilot Program is a program that allows applicants to request accelerated examination of their patent application in multiple participating countries.

Q: How does the Global/IP5 PPH Pilot Program work?
A: Under the program, if an applicant's claims are determined to be allowable in one participating intellectual property office (IPO), the applicant can request accelerated examination in another participating IPO.

Q: What are the benefits of participating in the Global/IP5 PPH Pilot Program?
A: The program can lead to faster patent prosecution and grant by leveraging work done in one participating office, reducing duplication of efforts.

Q: How can I request participation in the Global/IP5 PPH Pilot Program?
A: You can request participation by submitting Form PTO/SB/20GLBL to the USPTO.