FAQs Patent Questions

Question:How do I search for a particular type of patent, e.g., a design patent?

Answer:
To search for a particular type of patent, go to any one of the three search pages (Quick, Advanced, Number) and, in the appropriate patent number field (Patent Number, PN/, Query), enter the patent number including the appropriate prefix: 'D' for design patents, 'PP' for plant patents, 'R' for reissue patents, 'T' for defensive publications, 'H' for SIRs, 'X' for X patents, or 'AI' for Additional Improvements

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:Patent application publications are available on the Web and at the patent and trademark depository libraries.

Answer:
If an applicant or a practitioner chooses not to print copies of U.S. patents and patent applications publications through the USPTO Patents on the Web system or through the E-Patent Reference system, commercial sources that provide patents very quickly and inexpensively are available, and copies of U.S. patents and patent application publications are also available at the Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries (PTDLs).

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