This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form PTO/SB/20MX for the current year.
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.
Q: What is the PTO/SB/20MX form?
A: The PTO/SB/20MX form is a request for participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the USPTO.
Q: What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program?
A: The PPH pilot program is a cooperative initiative between patent offices to expedite the patent examination process based on an earlier examination conducted by one of the participating offices.
Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program between IMPI and USPTO?
A: The purpose of this program is to leverage the work done by one office and allow applicants to obtain corresponding patents faster and more efficiently in the other office.
Q: Who can participate in the PPH pilot program between IMPI and USPTO?
A: Any applicant who has filed a corresponding patent application with IMPI and USPTO can participate in the PPH pilot program.
Q: How does the PPH pilot program benefit applicants?
A: The PPH pilot program reduces duplication of work, accelerates examination, and allows applicants to obtain patents faster and more efficiently in the participating offices.
Q: How can I apply for participation in the PPH pilot program?
A: To apply for participation, you need to submit the PTO/SB/20MX form to the USPTO, indicating your request for participation in the PPH pilot program between IMPI and USPTO.
Form Details:
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