Form PTO / SB / 20TW Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program Between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (Tipo) and the Uspto

What Is Form PTO/SB/20TW?

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 PTO/SB/20TW form?
A: The PTO/SB/20TW form is the request form for participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) and the USPTO.

Q: What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program?
A: The PPH pilot program is a cooperation between patent offices to accelerate the examination process of patent applications and reduce workload by sharing search and examination results.

Q: What is TIPO?
A: TIPO stands for the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office. It is the government agency responsible for intellectual property matters in Taiwan.

Q: What is the USPTO?
A: The USPTO stands for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It is the federal agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks in the United States.

Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program?
A: The purpose of the PPH pilot program is to streamline and expedite the patent examination process by allowing applicants to benefit from positive examination results in other participating patent offices.

Q: How can I participate in the PPH pilot program?
A: To participate, you need to fill out the PTO/SB/20TW form and submit it to the USPTO, indicating your request for participation in the PPH pilot program between TIPO and the USPTO.