Is a requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 considered an Office action for patent term adjustment purposes?

Yes, a requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 is considered an Office action for patent term adjustment purposes. MPEP § 704.13 explicitly states:

A requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 is an Office action under 35 U.S.C. 132 for patent term adjustment purposes.

This means that the issuance of a requirement for information can affect the calculation of patent term adjustment. For more detailed information on how this impacts patent term adjustment, refer to MPEP § 2730.

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• Patent Term Adjustment
• Office Actions
• Requirement for Information
• Patent Examination