Patent Term Adjustment (PTA)

• Example:

• Application filed May 29, 2000

• First action January 29, 2001

• Reply May 29, 2001

• Final rejection August 29, 2001

• Notice of appeal November 29, 2001

• Appeal brief January 29, 2002

• Examiner’s answer July 29, 2002

• BPAI decision (reversal) November 29, 2003

• Notice of allowance December 29, 2003

• Issue fee paid March 29, 2004

• Patent grant June 29, 2004

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