What is the maximum patent term extension for applications filed between June 8, 1995, and May 28, 2000?
The maximum patent term extension for applications filed between June 8, 1995, and May 28, 2000, is 5 years. According to MPEP 2720, “The twenty-year term of a patent issuing from an application filed on or after June 8, 1995, and before May 29, 2000, may be extended for a maximum of five years for…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle applications filed before September 16, 2012?
How does the USPTO handle applications filed before September 16, 2012? Applications filed before September 16, 2012, are subject to different correspondence rules. As stated in MPEP 403.01(a): For applications filed before September 16, 2012, pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.33(a) applies. This means that for these older applications, the correspondence rules and procedures outlined in pre-AIA…
Read MoreHow does acting in a representative capacity differ for applications filed before and after September 16, 2012?
The rules for acting in a representative capacity differ slightly for applications filed before and after September 16, 2012. According to MPEP 402.04: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: A patent practitioner acting in a representative capacity must submit papers on behalf of all parties identified as the applicant. They cannot represent…
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