How does the Uruguay Round Agreements Act affect patent terms?
How does the Uruguay Round Agreements Act affect patent terms? The Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA) had a significant impact on patent terms in the United States. As explained in MPEP 2701: “The 20-year patent term presented in 35 U.S.C. 154(a)(2) is not applicable to all patents. The 20-year term applies only to patents issued…
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