Chapter 2700

Question 1

Title of Chatper

Answer 1

Patent Term & Extensions

Question 2

patent term

Answer 2

• filed on/after 6.8.95 Uruguay Round Agreements ACt- utility/plant 20 years from filing
• filed on/after 5.13.15 - design 15 years from grant

Question 3

extensions for PTO delay

Answer 3

• ut./pl. filed on/after 5.29.00 eligible under 35 USC 154(b) & 37 CFR 1.702-1.708
• design term not affected by length of prosecution thus not eligible

Question 4

period of adjustment

Answer 4

37 CFR 1.703

Question 5

extensions for other party delays

Answer 5

• extension possible, regulatory review
• submit w/in 60 days of approval
• 35 USC 156

Question 6

before product approval

Answer 6

• 35 USC 154(d)(5)

- 6 months

Question 7

foreign proirity

Answer 7

NOT considered during patent term calculation for extension