What is the Global/IP5 PPH pilot program?

The Global/IP5 PPH pilot program is an extension of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program. According to MPEP 708.02(c), Under the Global/IP5 PPH pilot program, an application is eligible for accelerated examination with the USPTO if the application contains one or more claims that are patentable/allowable in one of the other Global/IP5 offices.

This program aims to streamline the patent examination process across multiple international patent offices, potentially reducing the time and cost associated with obtaining patents in multiple jurisdictions.

To learn more:

• Global PPH
• IP5 PPH
• international patent examination
• accelerated examination