When can the USPTO make a final determination on a patent term extension application?
The USPTO can make a final determination on a patent term extension application at various points in the process. According to MPEP 2755:
“A final determination may be made at any time after an application is filed.“
This means that once an applicant submits their patent term extension application, the USPTO has the authority to make a final determination at any point thereafter. The timing of the final determination may depend on various factors, including the completeness of the application, any additional information requested and provided, and the complexity of the case. It’s important for applicants to be prepared for a final determination at any stage of the process after filing their application.
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Topics:
Adjustments,
And Extensions,
MPEP 2700 - Patent Terms,
MPEP 2755 - Eligibility Determination,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure