List of States and IGO Keeping Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Cooperation with China

Release Time：2026-01-05 14:43Author：Views：3102

Since the initiation of the first PPH pilot program in November 2011, the CNIPA has built PPH ties with patent authorities of 36 countries or regions, covering 86 countries. Following is the list of States/ IGO that are keeping PPH cooperation with China till July 8, 2026.

State/IGO	Expiration Date
ARIPO	June 7, 2029
Austria	February 28, 2031
Bahrain	April 30, 2029
Brazil	November 30, 2029
Canada	August 31, 2026
Chile	December 31, 2028
Czech Republic	December 31, 2028
Denmark	December 31, 2028
EAPO	Indefinite duration
Egypt	June 30, 2029
EPO	Indefinite duration
Finland	Indefinite duration
France	May 31, 2028
Germany	January 22, 2027
Hungary	Indefinite duration
Iceland	June 30, 2029
IP5 PPH (China, EPO, Japan, Korea, USA)	January 5, 2029
Japan	October 31, 2028
Malaysia	June 30, 2027
New Zealand	October 31, 2026
Norway	March 31, 2028
Portugal	December 31, 2026
Russia	Indefinite duration
Saudi Arabia	Indefinite duration
Singapore	August 31, 2026
Switzerland	Indefinite duration
UK	Indefinite duration
USA	Indefinite duration

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