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A practical guide to Canada’s new Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) system

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On January 1, 2025, Canada will implement a patent term adjustment (PTA) system to account for unreasonable delays by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in issuing a patent. The final regulations were published...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

USPTO Finalizes Fee Increases for 2025: What to Expect in the New Year and What to do Now

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today the finalized fee increases taking effect on January 19, 2025. While applicants can still expect significant increases in certain areas, some proposed fee...more

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Pfizer v. Lee: A Patent Term Adjustment Double Standard?

In Pfizer v. Lee (No. 2015-1265, January 22, 2016), the Federal Circuit upheld the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) determination that the toll period for A-type patent term adjustment (PTA) delay stops upon the...more

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