JPO and IPOS to extend Pilot Patent Prosecution Highway for another year
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Singapore, Thursday 1 July 2010 – On 1 July 2009, the Intellectual Property
Office of Singapore (IPOS) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) commenced a one
year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme. IPOS and the JPO
have now agreed to extend the pilot programme in its current state for another
year till 1 July 2011. This extension will allow both offices to collect more
information and to better assess the feasibility of the PPH programme.
2. The aim of the PPH between IPOS and the JPO is to accelerate the processing
of patent applications in one patent office where the other patent office has
already conducted the search and examination.
3. With the PPH, each office will be able to exploit the work previously done by the
other office. At the JPO, the application will be fast-tracked and the search and
examination process will begin at a more informed level. This will allow quicker
processing of patent applications as well as improve the patent quality. At IPOS,
the granting process of patent applications will be accelerated by utilizing the
search and examination work done by the JPO.
4. IPOS plans to work closely with all IP owners and step up its efforts to educate
businesses and consumers on IP infringement. All these efforts will go towards
enhancing Singapore’s reputation as an “IP Hub” in the region and a compelling
location for investment.
5. Full details and requirements for participations in the pilot programme are
available at www.ipos.gov.sg and http://www.jpo.go.jp/index.htm.
For PPH enquiries, please contact:
Cheung Kar Onn (Ms)
Registry of Patents
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
DID: + 65 6331 6543
Fax: +65 6339 9230
Email: cheung_kar_onn@ipos.gov.sg
For media enquiries, please contact:
Stephanie Leong (Ms)
Public Relations Department
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
DID: + 65 6331 6574
Fax: +65 6331 6562
Email: Stephanie_leong@ipos.gov.sg
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore or IPOS is the lead government agency
that formulates and regulates Intellectual Property (IP) laws, promotes IP awareness and provides the infrastructure to facilitate the greater development of IP in Singapore. With IP fast becoming a critical resource in today’s new economy, IPOS’ vision is to foster a creative Singapore where ideas and intellectual efforts are
valued, developed and exploited. Formerly known as the Registry of Trade Marks
and Patents, IPOS was established as a statutory board of the Ministry of Law on 1
April 2001. More information on IPOS can be found on www.ipos.gov.sg |
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