FAQs Patent Questions
Question:The official publication for patents is called the Official Gazette.
Answer: The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office is the official journal relating to patents and trademarks.
Question:How long is exclusivity granted for?
Answer:
It depends on what type of exclusivity is granted. Orphan Drug (ODE) - 7 years New Chemical (NCE)- 5 years "Other" Exclusivity - 3 years for a "change" if criteria are met Pediatric Exclusivity (PED) - 6 months added to existing Patents/Exclusivity Patent Challenge – (PC) – 180 days (this exclusivity is for ANDAs only)
Question:When Filing a continuation or divisional application a copy of the oath filed may be used.
Answer:
A declaration does not need to be notarized. When filing a continuation or divisional application a copy of the oath or declaration filed in the earlier application may be used.
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