Form PTO / SB / 20RO Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program Between the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (Osim) and the Uspto

What Is Form PTO/SB/20RO?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on June 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the PTO/SB/20RO form?A: The PTO/SB/20RO form is used to request participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) and the USPTO.

Q: What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program?A: The PPH pilot program is a cooperative initiative between patent offices to expedite the patent examination process by allowing applicants to request accelerated examination based on a corresponding patent application that has been deemed allowable by another participating office.

Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program?A: The purpose of the PPH pilot program is to promote efficiency and reduce duplication of work among patent offices, allowing applicants to obtain patents more quickly and efficiently.

Q: How does the PPH pilot program work?A: Under the PPH pilot program, an applicant can request accelerated examination at a participating office by submitting a PTO/SB/20 form that includes a declaration that a corresponding application has been deemed allowable by another participating office.

Q: What are the benefits of participating in the PPH pilot program?A: The benefits of participating in the PPH pilot program include faster examination and a higher chance of patent approval, as well as cost savings for applicants.

Q: How can I participate in the PPH pilot program between OSIM and the USPTO?A: To participate, you need to fill out and submit the PTO/SB/20RO form, requesting participation in the PPH pilot program between OSIM and the USPTO.