2710    Term Extensions or Adjustments for Delays Within the USPTO Under 35 U.S.C. 154  

MPEP SECTION SUMMARY

Utility and plant patents issuing on applications filed on or after May 29, 2000 are eligible for the patent term adjustment provisions of 35 U.S.C. 154(b) (effective May 29, 2000 and amended thereafter) and 37 CFR 1.702 -1.705. Since the term of a design patent is not affected by the length of time prosecution takes place, there are no patent term adjustment provisions for design patents.