How is the priority period calculated for U.S. nonprovisional applications?
The priority period for U.S. nonprovisional applications is calculated as follows: The first day (filing date of the foreign application) is not counted. The period ends on the same date of the following year (or six months later for design applications). If the last day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the period extends…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO calculate the 12-month priority period for nonprovisional applications?
The USPTO calculates the 12-month priority period for nonprovisional applications as follows: Start date: The period begins on the filing date of the earliest foreign application for which priority is claimed. End date: The period ends 12 months later, on the same date of the following year. Holiday/weekend adjustment: If the 12-month period ends on…
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