What is the deadline for filing a patent term extension application under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1)?

The deadline for filing a patent term extension application under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) is within a 60-day period that begins on the date the product received permission for commercial marketing or use. According to the MPEP 2754.01: “An application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) may only be filed within the sixty-day period…

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What additional information is required when submitting an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) after an interim extension?

When submitting an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) following an interim extension, specific additional information is required. According to MPEP 2754.02, this includes: The fee for an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) Identification of the date the product received permission for commercial marketing or use A statement…

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