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ARIPO & China launch Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program
Global Update: Patents & Designs Louise Audhlam-Gardiner Global Update: Patents & Designs Louise Audhlam-Gardiner

ARIPO & China launch Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program

ARIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have introduced a 5-year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program, effective 8 June 2024. This initiative allows for accelerated examination of patent applications with previously accepted claims in either jurisdiction.

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ARIPO - Accession by Cape Verde
Dara Lutes Dara Lutes

ARIPO - Accession by Cape Verde

On 14th July 2022, the Republic of Cabo Verde (commonly known as Cape Verde) deposited instruments of accession to the Lusaka Agreement, Banjul and Harare Protocols of ARIPO. Consequently, Cape Verde has become the 22nd contracting state to the ARIPO Agreement.

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