Are there any limitations on patent term extensions for applications filed between June 8, 1995, and May 28, 2000?

Yes, there are several limitations on patent term extensions for applications filed between June 8, 1995, and May 28, 2000. According to MPEP 2720: The total duration of all extensions cannot exceed 5 years. Extensions for successful appeals are limited to patents not subject to a terminal disclaimer. The period of extension will be reduced…

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What happens after the USPTO makes a final determination on patent term extension?

After the USPTO makes a final determination on patent term extension, the following process occurs: A notice is mailed to the applicant containing the determination of eligibility and the period of extension, if any. This notice constitutes the final determination. The applicant has one opportunity to request reconsideration within a specified time period. If no…

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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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How is eligibility for patent term extension determined?

The eligibility for patent term extension is primarily determined based on the information provided in the application. According to MPEP 2755, “A determination as to whether a patent is eligible for extension may be made by the Director solely on the basis of the representations contained in the application for extension filed in compliance with…

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