Patent Term Adjustment (PTA)

Patent Term Adjustment
DexPatent’s Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) services help inventors and businesses maximize the protection and value of their patents. PTA is a complex and critical aspect of patent law, and navigating its intricacies can be challenging. DexPatent provides you with top-notch PTA solutions to ensure that your patent enjoys the maximum term possible.

When is PTA needed?

Examples & use cases of PTA

Patent Term Adjustment
Addressing patent office delays

An electronics company wants to address the issue of patent office delays, a challenge that can significantly impact the timely protection of its innovations. In response, the company turns to DexPatent for PTA expertise to compensate for the additional time incurred during the patent office examination process.

    

 The precision and expertise behind DexPatent's PTA calculations are remarkable. We've optimized our patent term strategies, ensuring that our innovations are protected for longer, benefiting both our licensing opportunities and market presence. 

Counsel | Head of Patent Protection, Network & Security Products Company, Germany

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  We rely on DexPatent's PTA Calculation service to make informed decisions. Their assessments have led to extended patent terms, giving us greater control over our IP assets and monetization opportunities.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is a mechanism in the United States that extends the term of a patent beyond its standard 20-year duration. PTA is designed to compensate patent holders for certain delays that occur during the patent examination process. These delays can be attributed to factors such as prolonged examination by the USPTO, interference or derivation proceedings, and certain applicant-requested delays. By providing additional days to the patent term, PTA aims to ensure that patent owners receive the full protection period for their inventions despite these delays.

When calculating Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) for a patent, several types of delays are considered, including delays caused by the patent office, applicant-requested delays, interference or derivation proceedings, and regulatory delays in industries like pharmaceuticals. PTA aims to compensate patent applicants for these delays by adding additional days to the patent term, ensuring that patent holders receive the full and fair term of their patent protection.

The timeframe for submitting a formal request for Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is within two months from the date of the patent grant. It is essential to adhere to this deadline to secure the additional patent term, as late submissions may result in a reduced or forfeited PTA. Patent applicants should carefully monitor the process to ensure timely submission and maximize the benefit of PTA.
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