MPEP Chapter 2700: Patent Terms, Adjustments, and Extensions — Study Guide
Chapter 2700 covers the 20-year patent term, patent term adjustment (PTA) for USPTO delays, patent term extension (PTE) for regulatory review, and terminal disclaimers. Term calculations are favorite exam math.
- of released exam questions
- ~1%
- MPEP pages
- 90
- guided lectures
- 2
- review questions
- 46
What to learn
Key topics in Chapter 2700
- 20-year term and its measurement
- Patent term adjustment (35 U.S.C. 154(b))
- Patent term extension (35 U.S.C. 156)
- Terminal disclaimer practice
Inside the course
Guided lectures for Chapter 2700
- 01Patent Term: The Twenty-Year Term, Term Extension, and Patent Term Adjustment
- 02Patent Term Extension for Regulatory Delays: 35 U.S.C. 156
Plus slides, key terms, quick quizzes, and MPEP-linked references in the full course.
FAQ
Chapter 2700 FAQs
How much of the patent bar exam covers MPEP Chapter 2700?
About 1% of released USPTO exam questions come from Chapter 2700 (Patent Terms, Adjustments, and Extensions), based on our analysis of 12 released questions.
How should I study MPEP Chapter 2700?
Read the key topics below, then drill exam-style questions with MPEP citations and finish with a timed review. Patent Bar Studio schedules Chapter 2700 automatically based on its exam weight and your accuracy.
How long is MPEP Chapter 2700?
The chapter spans roughly 90 pages in MPEP 9th Edition, Revision 01.2024 — focus on the key topics listed here rather than reading cover to cover.
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