How does submitting a supplemental reply affect patent term adjustment?
Submitting a supplemental reply can negatively affect patent term adjustment (PTA) as described in MPEP 2732. The MPEP states: “[T]he submission of a supplemental reply or other paper (after a reply has been filed), will result in a reduction of patent term adjustment under 37 CFR 1.704(c)(8) or (c)(10) unless the supplemental reply or other…
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Filing a delayed benefit claim can have significant implications for patent term adjustment (PTA). According to MPEP 211.04: ‘If a benefit claim is submitted later than the time period provided by 37 CFR 1.78, the patent will not be granted the earlier filing date unless a petition under 37 CFR 1.78 is granted. If the…
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