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Stories that are tagged 'patent highway'

USPTO, UKIPO Issue Cooperation Progress Report
4/23/2012
A joint report published by the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office confirms that both offices have been making efficient use of each other’s work, which has led to an improvement in the quality of patents being granted.
UK Opens German Patent Highway
3/8/2012
The UK and Germany have launched a one year pilot scheme designed to speed up the processing of patent applications.
International Patent Filings Set New Record In 2011
3/7/2012
Despite difficult global economic conditions, international patent filings under the World Intellectual Property Organization-administered Patent Cooperation Treaty set a new record in 2011 with 181,900 applications – up 10.7% on 2010 and the fastest growth since 2005.
UK, Canada Open Patent Prosecution Highway
2/6/2012
The UK and Canada have launched a two-year pilot scheme designed to speed up the process of patent applications.
USPTO Extends Green Technology Pilot Programme
12/16/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced that the deadline for filing petitions under the Green Technology Pilot Programme, originally set to expire on December 31 this year, is being extended until March 30, 2012, or until 3,500 applications have been accorded special status under the programme.
US, Iceland Introduce Patent Pilot
12/7/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced a new pilot project for the Patent Prosecution Highway with the Icelandic Patent Office.
US, China Announce Landmark Patent Pilot Programmes
12/2/2011
The Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, David Kappos, and the Commissioner of China’s State Intellectual Property Office, Tian Lipu, have announced the start of bilateral Paris Route and Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programmes, beginning on December 1, 2011.
Patent Offices Create Common Citation Document
11/15/2011
With the launch of a new free-of-charge information service, the Common Citation Document, it was said that the European Patent Office, the Japan Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office have 'opened a new era of advancing patent harmonization across the globe.'
Further Moves In US-China Bilateral Patent Cooperation
11/11/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office and China’s State Intellectual Property Office have signed a joint statement of intent to launch two new Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programmes on December 1, 2011, Director of the USPTO, David Kappos, has announced.
USPTO Enhances Cooperation With EPO
10/31/2011
In their continuing efforts to promote harmonization in the field of patents, the European Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office have launched a dedicated website for the Cooperative Patent Classification initiative.
US, Taiwan Establish Patent Cooperation
8/23/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced a new pilot project for the Patent Prosecution Highway with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, that will permit each office to benefit from work previously done by the other office, reducing the examination workload and improving patent quality.
UK Welcomes IP Cooperation With Japan, US
8/9/2011
A new pilot scheme, aimed at increasing the flexibility of the Patent Prosecution Highway, will benefit UK businesses operating in the United States and Japan, the UK's Minister for Intellectual Property, Judith Wilcox has said.
USPTO Enhances Its International Patent Programme
7/6/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced its participation in a pilot programme to test an enhanced framework for the Patent Prosecution Highway.
USPTO Develops Projects With Korean, Nordic, Israel Patent Offices
6/24/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced three new and expanded pilot projects with the Nordic Patent Institute, the Israel Patent Office and the Korean Intellectual Property Office, respectively, to allow applicants to obtain corresponding patents faster and more efficiently in each country.
US, Sweden Announce Patent Cooperation
5/31/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced a new pilot project for the Patent Prosecution Highway with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, based on Patent Cooperation Treaty work products.
US, Mexico Announce Patent Cooperation
3/3/2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced a new pilot project for the Patent Prosecution Highway with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.
UK's Green Patent Initiative Boosting Industry Innovation
12/30/2010
The UK government is providing real benefits to green businesses through its initiative to fast-track patent applications on green inventions, according to UK Intellectual Property Minister, Judith Wilcox.
USPTO Pilots PPH With Spain, Austria, Russia
10/1/2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced pilot projects for the Patent Prosecution Highway with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, the Austrian Patent Office and the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, Patents and Trademarks.
US And Hungary To Pilot PPH Scheme
6/29/2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Hungarian Patent Office have agreed to partner in establishing a Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program.
USPTO Scraps PPH Fee
5/26/2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced it will eliminate the fee for the petition to participate in Patent Prosecution Highway programs.
US And China Sign Patent Agreement
5/24/2010
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office David Kappos (pictured) and China’s State Intellectual Property Office Commissioner Tian Lipu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on comprehensive bilateral cooperation on patents.
Faster Patents For UK And Japan
3/11/2010
More businesses are set to benefit from faster patenting in the UK and Japan as the current pilot Patent Prosecution Highway scheme between these two countries will be made permanent.

 

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