TOKYO, June 30 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following press release:
To improve the predictability of examination timing, the JPO and USPTO have launched an initiative to publicize both the target and actual average pendency for the First Office Action and the Subsequent Office Actions related to PPH applications. This initiative has been named "PPH eXtra" and is currently being implemented by JPO and USPTO, followed by CNIPA and KIPO. Furthermore, the Austrian Patent Office is beginning the initiative on July 1, 2025.
The JPO remains committed to enhancing the user experience by encouraging other IP Offices in the world to participate in the PPH eXtra initiative!
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