What is the difference between PPH and PCT-PPH in patent applications?

The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and PCT-Patent Prosecution Highway (PCT-PPH) are related programs that expedite patent examination, but they differ in their scope and requirements: PPH: Applies to direct national or regional patent applications between participating offices. PCT-PPH: Specifically for applications that have gone through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. According to the USPTO,…

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How does the PCT-PPH program differ from the standard PPH program?

The PCT-PPH program is a specific variant of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program that focuses on applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). According to MPEP 708.02(c): Under the PCT-PPH pilot program, an applicant receiving a written opinion or an international preliminary examination report from an International Searching Authority (ISA) or an International…

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How does the PCT-PPH program differ from the regular PPH?

The PCT-PPH program is a specialized version of the Patent Prosecution Highway that focuses on applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). According to MPEP 708.02(c): The PCT-PPH program uses international work products, i.e., written opinions of International Searching Authorities (ISAs) and international preliminary examination reports (IPERs) developed within the framework of the Patent…

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