The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) can enable the accelerated processing of patent applications at a growing number of Intellectual Property Offices around the world. Since the first PPH pilot agreement in 2006, the PPH has developed to reflect changes in technology, applicant feedback and changing office practices.
This survey is intended to help provide insight into the views of patent applicants and patent professionals and how they use the PPH to inform future enhancements of the PPH system. Your answers will help ensure that the PPH continues to meet users’ needs.
The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and it comprises the following sections:
- About you
- Use of the PPH (where applicable)
- Reasons for not using the PPH (where applicable)
- Suggestions for improvement (where applicable)
- Use of other programs or mechanisms to accelerate patent examination
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Please note that all replies will be treated confidentially. Any personal information provided by those responding to this questionnaire will only be used for the purpose of the survey.
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