Form PTO / SB / 20PH Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program Between the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl) and the Uspto

What Is Form PTO/SB/20PH?

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 the PPH pilot program between IPOPHL and USPTO?
A: The PPH pilot program is a cooperation between the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program?
A: The purpose of the PPH pilot program is to expedite the examination process for corresponding patent applications filed with IPOPHL and USPTO.

Q: Who can participate in the PPH pilot program?
A: Both IPOPHL and USPTO applicants can participate in the PPH pilot program.

Q: How does the PPH pilot program work?
A: Under the PPH pilot program, an applicant whose patent claim has been found allowable by one office may request accelerated examination of the corresponding claim in the other office.

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 of patent applications and increased collaboration between IPOPHL and USPTO.