PPH pilot program between the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (INPI)

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (INPI) have been implementing the PPH pilot program since January 1, 2021. The pilot program has been extended for an additional five years starting from January 1, 2025. The new pilot period is scheduled to end on December 31, 2029, but it may be extended if necessary.

Please note that a PCT application cannot directly enter the national phase at the INPI. For certain types of applications eligible for PCT-PPH at the INPI based on a PCT international work product by the JPO, please refer to Figures A to C in ANNEX II to the Guidelines for filing with the INPI available on the following page.

How to make a request

Guidelines (Requirements and procedures in detail) and Request form for Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

Link

Japan to Be France’s First Partner for Patent Prosecution Highway Program

Japanese Page

[Last updated 6 January 2025]

Contact

Examination Policy Planning Office Administrative Affairs Division Patent and Design Examination Department Japan Patent Office Tel: +81-3-3581-1101 (ex. 3103) E-mail: PA2260@jpo.go.jp