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This document is a request submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for an extension of the patent term for U.S. Patent No. 6,780,877 B2, which relates to an acid addition salt of an optically active piperidine compound and the process for preparing the same. The applicants, Ube Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, are seeking the extension due to regulatory review by the FDA for the product ™.

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How to fill out patent term extension request

1. Determine the eligibility criteria for patent term extension based on the type of patent and regulation.
2. Gather necessary documents, including the patent number, application number, and relevant approval letters.
3. Complete the official patent term extension request form provided by the patent office.
4. Provide a detailed statement justifying the extension, including any regulatory delays affecting the patent.
5. Include the required fee for the patent term extension application.
6. Submit the completed request and all accompanying documents to the appropriate patent office.

Who needs patent term extension request?

1. Patent holders who seek additional market exclusivity for their inventions.
2. Pharmaceutical companies that require more time to recoup investment costs after regulatory review.
3. Businesses whose patented technologies face significant delays in obtaining regulatory approvals.

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What is patent term extension request?

A patent term extension request is a formal application submitted to extend the duration of a patent's exclusivity period beyond its original expiration date due to regulatory delays in obtaining approval for a product associated with the patent.

Who is required to file patent term extension request?

The owner of the patent or their authorized representative is required to file the patent term extension request.

How to fill out patent term extension request?

To fill out a patent term extension request, one must complete the required forms provided by the patent office, including information about the patent, the product, and any regulatory delays, as well as submit supporting documents and fees.

What is the purpose of patent term extension request?

The purpose of a patent term extension request is to compensate patent holders for the time lost during the regulatory approval process, ensuring they have a longer period to exclusively market their invention.

What information must be reported on patent term extension request?

The request must report details such as the patent number, product name, dates of regulatory approval and submission, and any delays encountered during the regulatory process.