What additional information is required when submitting an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) after an interim extension?
When submitting an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1) following an interim extension, specific additional information is required. According to MPEP 2754.02, this includes:
- The fee for an application for patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(1)
- Identification of the date the product received permission for commercial marketing or use
- A statement that the application is being submitted within sixty days of such date
- Identification of the last date that the application could be submitted
This information is crucial for the USPTO to process the application for patent term extension properly and determine if the application meets the statutory requirements.
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Topics:
Adjustments,
And Extensions,
MPEP 2700 - Patent Terms,
MPEP 2754.02 - Filing Window For An Application Under 35 U.S.C. 156(D)(5),
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure