What are the requirements for PPH participation in the USPTO?

To participate in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program at the USPTO, applicants must meet specific requirements. According to MPEP 708.02(c), these include: Corresponding application: The U.S. application must have a corresponding application filed in a PPH partner office. Patentable claims: The partner office must have determined that at least one claim is patentable. Claim…

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