Patent Term Adjustment (PTA)
RCE vs. Continuing application (e.g., CPA):
RCE - filing an RCE (in an application filed on/after May 29, 2000) cuts off any additional PTA due to failure to issue a patent within three years of the actual filing date, but does not otherwise affect PTE or PTA
Continuing application - A patent issuing on a continuing application is not entitled to any PTE or PTA accumulated in any prior application