Form PTO / SB / 134 Request for Recalculation of Patent Term Adjustment in View of Safe Harbor Statement Under 37 Cfr 1.704(D)

What Is Form PTO/SB/134?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on May 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is PTO/SB/134?
A: PTO/SB/134 is a form used to request recalculation of patent term adjustment (PTA) in view of the Safe Harbor Statement under 37 CFR 1.704(d).

Q: What is a Patent Term Adjustment?
A: Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is an adjustment made to the term of a patent to compensate for certain delays in the patent examination process.

Q: What is the Safe Harbor Statement under 37 CFR 1.704(d)?
A: The Safe Harbor Statement under 37 CFR 1.704(d) provides a measure of relief for certain patent term adjustment reduction events that are beyond an applicant's control.

Q: When can PTO/SB/134 be used?
A: PTO/SB/134 can be used when an applicant believes that a reduction in patent term adjustment (PTA) should not have been applied due to the Safe Harbor Statement under 37 CFR 1.704(d).

Q: How can I request recalculation of patent term adjustment using PTO/SB/134?
A: To request recalculation of patent term adjustment, you need to fill out the PTO/SB/134 form and submit it to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).