IPOS announces expansion of IPOS’ PPH network to include Malaysia

26 February 2025

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) has recently announced the expansion of the Patent Prosecution Highway (“PPH”) and Global PPH (“GPPH”) partner network to 33 intellectual property offices worldwide, with Malaysia being the latest partner. 

The PPH pilot with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (“MyIPO”) commenced on 18 January 2025 for a period of two years. This provides accelerated examination of a Singapore patent application by referencing examination results from MyIPO. 

PPH is a work-sharing programme that provides accelerated examination of a patent application by referencing examination results from another IP office. Under the GPPH pilot, a request for accelerated examination of an IPOS patent application can be made by relying on the patent search and examination results or international search and/or examination results under the Patent Cooperation Treaty established by any of the other GPPH participating offices. 

More information is available on the IPOS webpage on Acceleration Programmes.