Chapter 2700: Patent Terms and Extensions
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Summary:This chapter discusses the intricacies involved with patent terms including how a term may be adjusted or extended. Term extensions and adjustments for delays within the USPTO are also covered.
At least a couple of questions will include information on patent terms in general. You may see a question or two on term extensions and adjustments.
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Patent Training Workshop Videos:
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Mindmap:
- Click on image to see full-size view or download the mindmap PDF.
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Objectives- Know the rules pertaining to patent terms and extensions.
- Know the following laws and rules:
37 C.F.R. 1.701 |
Extension of patent term due to examination delay under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (original applications, other than designs, filed on or after June 8, 1995, and before May 29, 2000). |
37 C.F.R. 1.702 |
Grounds for adjustment of patent term due to examination delay under the Patent Term Guarantee Act of 1999 (original applications, other than designs, on or after May 29, 2000). |
37 C.F.R. 1.703 |
Period of adjustment of patent term due to examination delay. |
37 C.F.R. 1.704 |
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term. |
37 C.F.R. 1.710 |
Patents subject to extension of the patent term. |
37 C.F.R. 1.720 |
Conditions for extension of patent term. |
37 C.F.R. 1.740 |
Formal requirements for application for extension of patent term; correction of informalities. |
37 C.F.R. 1.741 |
Complete application given a filing date; petition procedure. |
37 C.F.R. 1.750 |
Determination of eligibility for extension of patent term. |
37 C.F.R. 1.760 |
Interim extension of patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156(e)(2). |
37 C.F.R. 1.770 |
Express withdrawal of application for extension of patent term. |
37 C.F.R. 1.790 |
Interim extension of patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) |
37 C.F.R. 1.791 |
Termination of interim extension granted prior to regulatory approval of a product for commercial marketing or use. |
35 U.S.C. 154 |
Contents and term of patent; provisional rights. |
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