How does the USPTO notify applicants of patent term adjustment determinations?

The USPTO has specific procedures for notifying applicants about patent term adjustment (PTA) determinations. According to MPEP 2733: “The Office generally prints the patent term adjustment determination on the Notice of Allowance and Issue Fee Due (PTOL-85).” The notification process includes: Printing the PTA determination on the Notice of Allowance Providing a breakdown of the…

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What is the impact of filing a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) on patent term adjustment?

Filing a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) after a notice of allowance has been mailed can result in a reduction of patent term adjustment. According to 37 CFR 1.704(c)(12): “Submission of a request for continued examination under 35 U.S.C. 132(b) after any notice of allowance under 35 U.S.C. 151 has been mailed as constituting a…

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