How is patent term extension information displayed on the patent?
According to MPEP 2720, patent term extension information is displayed on the face of the patent. The MPEP states:
“Any patent term extension granted as a result of administrative delay pursuant to 37 CFR 1.701 will be printed on the face of the patent in generally the same location as the terminal disclaimer information. The term of a patent will be readily discernible from the face of the patent (i.e., from the filing date, continuing data, issue date and any patent term extensions printed on the patent).”
This means that the patent term extension information is easily visible and accessible to anyone examining the patent document.
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