How does a terminal disclaimer affect patent term adjustment?
A terminal disclaimer can limit the effect of patent term adjustment (PTA). According to MPEP 2731: “37 CFR 1.703(g) indicates that no patent, the term of which has been disclaimed beyond a specified date, shall be adjusted under 37 CFR 1.702 and 1.703 beyond the expiration date specified in the disclaimer (35 U.S.C. 154(b)(2)(B)).“ This…
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