How does the USPTO handle requests for reconsideration of patent term adjustment?

The USPTO handles requests for reconsideration of patent term adjustment through a manual redetermination process. As stated in the MPEP, “The Office will conduct a manual redetermination of patent term adjustment in response to a request for reconsideration of the patent term adjustment.” This process may result in:

• The requested amount of patent term adjustment
• No change in the patent term adjustment
• A different amount of patent term adjustment (higher or lower)

Depending on the outcome, the Office will issue a decision granting or denying the request, or a new redetermination that may require further action from the applicant.

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