Patent Prosecution Highway

The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is an international agreement between patent offices that allows applicants to expedite the examination process of their patents. If a patent is deemed allowable by one participating office, the applicant can request faster examination in another office, leveraging the earlier decision. This helps to reduce duplication of work and speeds up the process of securing patents in multiple countries. Essentially, it makes it easier and quicker for inventors to protect their inventions globally, promoting innovation and efficiency in the patent system.