Patent Term Adjustment (PTA)
Failure to engage as defined by regulation:
Submission of a supplemental reply/paper
- Except if expressly requested by the examiner
Submission of an amendment/paper after a BPAI/court decision (1) less than one month before an Office action or notice of allowance (2) that requires the mailing of a supplemental Office action/notice of allowance
- Does not include BPAI decisions containing a rejection under 37 CFR 1.196(b) or statement under 37 CFR 1.196(c)