New Lane At The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

A Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program has been announced between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO).

The PPH pilot program will commence on November 3, 2008, for a period of one year ending on November 3, 2009. The trial period may be extended for up to an additional year if necessary.

The USPTO has a fully implemented PPH program with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) since January 4, 2008.

The USPTO has also commenced PPH pilot programs with:

1. the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO),
2. the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO),
3. the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO),
4. IP Australia (IPAU), and
5. the European Patent Office (EPO).