How is the A-delay calculated for patent term adjustment?
The A-delay is calculated based on the USPTO’s failure to meet certain deadlines during patent prosecution. According to MPEP 2731, there are several components to the A-delay: Failure to issue a first Office action within 14 months of filing Failure to respond to a reply within 4 months Failure to act on an application within…
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What are the different types of shortened statutory periods in patent applications? The USPTO uses various shortened statutory periods for different types of actions in patent applications. According to MPEP 710.02, the most common shortened statutory periods are: 3 months: This is the most common period, used for most Office actions requiring a response. 2…
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