International trade · 20/07/2010

USPTO Clarifies Treatment of Letters Regarding Patent Term Adjustment Determination

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has clarified its process for handling letters from applicants and patentees disputing the patent term adjustment determination, stating that such letters will be placed in the application or patent file without further review, and applicants must follow specific procedures to request reconsideration or file a terminal disclaimer if necessary.