How can I participate in the PPH programme at the EPO?

Participation in the PPH programme at the EPO is possible for eligible applications (see FAQ “When is my patent application eligible for PPH?”) upon the applicant’s request. Applicants must request participation in the PPH programme using EPO Form 1009, which is available via the Forms section of the EPO website. More information on how to fill in EPO Form 1009 can be found in the Notes on participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Programme .

With your request for participation you are also required to furnish the necessary supporting documents (see FAQ “What are “supporting documents”?").