After the launch of the CNIPA-ARIPO PPH Pilot Program, applicants from both sides can file PPH requests to the CNIPA/ARIPO according to the Guidance of CNIPA-ARIPO PPH Request.

PPH is a fast track linking patent examination duties of different countries or regions, allowing patent examination authorities to speed up patent examination by work sharing. Since the initiation of the first PPH program in November 2011, the CNIPA has built PPH ties with patent authorities of 32 countries or regions.(Translated from CNIPA Website Chinese Version)

Guidance of CNIPA-ARIPO PPH Request

When filing a PPH request to the CNIPA, please submit the request form and necessary documents according to the Procedures to File a Request to the CNIPA for Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the CNIPA and the ARIPO. Please refer to Attachment 1 (Chinese version) and Attachment 2 (English version).

When filing a PPH request to the ARIPO, please submit the request form and necessary documents according to the Procedures to File a Request to the ARIPO for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the ARIPO and the CNIPA. Please refer to Attachment 3 (Chinese version) and Attachment 4 (English version).

Attachment 1: Procedures to File a Request to the CNIPA for Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the CNIPA and the ARIPO (Chinese version).pdf

Attachment 2: Procedures to File a Request to the CNIPA for Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the CNIPA and the ARIPO (English version).pdf

Attachment 3: Procedures to File a Request to the ARIPO for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the ARIPO and the CNIPA (Chinese version).pdf

Attachment 4: Procedures to File a Request to the ARIPO for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the ARIPO and the CNIPA (English version).pdf