Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) It is possible for the lifetime (“term”) of a US patent to be extended if the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) delays processing of the application. However, any extension ...
Duty of Disclosure Failure to disclose relevant information to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can result in a patent becoming invalid and unenforceable.
US & Canadian Patents: Small Entity Status In the USA and Canada, reduced official fees are payable for patent applications and patents if all parties holding rights in the invention qualify for small entity status. However, for ...