How does submitting a supplemental reply affect patent term adjustment?

Submitting a supplemental reply can negatively impact patent term adjustment (PTA). According to MPEP 714.03(a):

‘The submission of a supplemental reply will cause a reduction of any accumulated patent term adjustment under 37 CFR 1.704(c)(8).’

This means that filing a supplemental reply may result in a reduction of the patent term adjustment, potentially shortening the overall patent term. Applicants should consider this consequence when deciding whether to submit a supplemental reply.

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