The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOP) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) have started a 2 year pilot Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program. An MOU was signed between the two offices in April.
The PPH allows applicants to a fast-track examination by
using the examination conducted by the office or vice versa. IPOP has similar
agreements with Japan and USA.
This will most likely help Korean applicants in the
Philippines at least initially. Applicants with corresponding applications in both
countries can file a request for PPH examination It will apply to both national
applications or PCT international examinations from KIPO.
Essentially by filing the relevant KIPO examination documentation
with IPOP, IPOP can expedite the examination and Korean applicants can
secure a faster grant and reduce the Philippines Office Action costs and fees.
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