Form PTO / SB / 20FR Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (Pph) Pilot Program Between the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (Inpi) and the Uspto

What Is Form PTO/SB/20FR?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on December 1, 2021 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/SB/20FR?A: Form PTO/SB/20FR is a request form for participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (INPI) and the USPTO.

Q: What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program?A: The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program is a cooperative initiative between patent offices that allows applicants to request accelerated patent examination based on corresponding applications filed in other participating countries.

Q: Which patent offices are involved in the PPH pilot program mentioned in Form PTO/SB/20FR?A: The PPH pilot program mentioned in Form PTO/SB/20FR is between the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (INPI) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Q: What is the purpose of the PPH pilot program?A: The purpose of the PPH pilot program is to expedite the examination process and promote efficiency by leveraging prior work done by participating patent offices.

Q: Who can use Form PTO/SB/20FR?A: Form PTO/SB/20FR can be used by applicants who wish to participate in the PPH pilot program between INPI and the USPTO.

Q: Are there any fees associated with participating in the PPH pilot program?A: Yes, there may be fees associated with participating in the PPH pilot program. Applicants should refer to the relevant guidelines and fee schedules of the participating patent offices.