What is one of the goals for applying for PPH?

One of the primary goals for applying for the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is to expedite the examination process in the U.S. The PPH program is designed to allow patent applicants to fast-track their applications when they have received a favorable ruling from a partner patent office, effectively streamlining the patent prosecution process. By leveraging the work already done by another office, the U.S. patent office can reduce duplication of effort and shorten the time to get a patent granted. This is particularly beneficial for applicants who wish to secure patent protection in multiple countries more quickly, as it enhances efficiency and reduces overall examination times.

The other choices do not align with the objectives of the PPH. Lengthening the examination process is counterproductive to the goal of obtaining patents quicker. Reducing the number of claims does not inherently relate to the PPH’s purpose and can vary based on individual application strategies. Ensuring claims are more restrictive does not align with the idea of expediting the process; rather, it could complicate the examination process if claims are overly narrowed. Therefore, the focus on expediting the examination process in the U.S. is the most accurate representation of a key goal when utilizing the PPH.