By Christopher P. Singer —

As we previously reported by Patent Docs, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) on April 27, 2009 which will last for two years.  The USPTO issued another press release on April 20, 2009, providing links for applicants interested in reviewing the requirements for participation in the pilot program via the USPTO or DPMA.