ARIPO to collaborate with Global PPH

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization ARIPO joins the Global PPH network on 6 January 2026. 

The purpose of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) system is to fast-track the processing of patent applications and reduce overlapping examination work in different patent offices. The PPH means that when an applicant has filed a first application with one office and received a positive opinion that the claims are allowable, they may request fast-track processing when filing a corresponding application with a second office. 

The offices in the Global PPH (GPPH) network accept PPH requests based on patent claims found allowable by any of the contracting offices. The system includes both national and PCT applications.

Read more about PPH agreements and guidelines on our PPH pages.Avautuu uuteen välilehteen

For further information, please contact 

Patent Advisory Service
neuvonta.patentti@prh.fi
Mon–Fri 9.00-15.00
Tel. +358 29 509 5858