What is one of the goals for applying for PPH?

One of the primary goals of applying for the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is to expedite the examination process in the U.S. The PPH program is designed to promote the sharing of examination results between participating patent offices. When an applicant receives a favorable examination result from a partner office, they can request that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) accelerate the examination of their corresponding application. This streamlined process effectively allows for faster resolution, helping applicants achieve patent protection more swiftly.

Expediting the examination process not only benefits the applicants by reducing the waiting time for a granted patent, but it also efficiently utilizes the resources of the patent office. This initiative supports the goal of intellectual property harmonization across different jurisdictions, improving the overall efficiency of the patent system.