ARIPO & China launch Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program

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2 Jul

ARIPO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have recently implemented a bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program which is being trialled for 5 years from 08 June 2024. The Program allows an application whose claims have already been determined to be patentable by CNIPA to undergo an accelerated examination at ARIPO upon request by an applicant, and equally for an application whose claims have already been determined to be patentable by ARIPO to undergo an accelerated examination in China.

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Louise Audhlam-Gardiner

Louise is a Director in the Patents & Designs department. She joined Lysaght in 2001 and has a wealth of experience, with over 27 years working in the IP industry.

Louise graduated from Oxford University in 1996 with a First Class Honours degree in Biochemistry. She qualified as UK Patent Attorney in 2000 and as a European Patent Attorney in 2002.

Alongside Richard Stilwell, she oversees and manages the department to deliver a range of services to our clients. In particular, Louise provides advice on global patent filing strategies and overcoming prosecution issues. Louise is also the main contact for Supplementary Protection Certificates (“SPC”) services.

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