Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Programme between the IPO CZ and CNIPA
The trial period of the PPH programme between the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic (IPO CZ) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) was extended to another 3 years with effect from 1 January 2026. The programme may be again extended if necessary.
The Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic (IPO CZ) and the State Intellectual Property Office of the P. R. China (SIPO) concluded the Joint Statement of Intent to Cooperate in the Field of Patent Prosecution Highway. According to this statement the pilot programme of the PPH was launched on January 1, 2018. The duration of this programme is two years and may be extended if necessary.
