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 September 1, 2021 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/20NI form?
A: The PTO/SB/20NI form is a request for participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program.

Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program?
A: The purpose of the PPH pilot program is to expedite the patent examination process.

Q: Who is involved in the PPH pilot program?
A: The program is between the Nicaraguan Registry of Intellectual Property (NRIP) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Q: What is the benefit of participating in the PPH pilot program?
A: Participating in the PPH pilot program allows applicants to use the examination results from one participating office to request accelerated examination in another participating office.

Q: How can I participate in the PPH pilot program?
A: You can participate by submitting the PTO/SB/20NI form to the USPTO.

Q: Is the PPH pilot program only open to US applicants?
A: No, the PPH pilot program is open to applicants from both the United States and Nicaragua.