What is the interim procedure for requesting PTA recalculation when the USPTO fails to recognize a timely filed safe harbor statement?

The USPTO has created an interim procedure for requesting patent term adjustment (PTA) recalculation when the Office fails to recognize a timely filed safe harbor statement. Key points of this procedure include: Use of form PTO/SB/134 instead of the standard request under 37 CFR 1.705(b) Waiver of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.18(e)…

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