Assertion: patent's term | /r/HasProperty | extended
Facets:
value: from 14 to 20 years
type: TEMPORAL
value: sometimes
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: If the earlier patent's term was extended (see section 3, below), then the "full statutory term" probably includes the period of the term extension, especially if the terminal disclaimer refers to the term as set by 35 USC 154, since that section both sets the term of the patent and specifies an extension to the term for USPTO delays.
text: This term of 20 years of ownership was established because innovation and technology often make a patent obsolete after 20 years or less.
text: If the earlier patent's term was extended (see section 3, below), then the "full statutory term" probably includes the period of the term extension, especially if the terminal disclaimer refers to the term as set by 35 USC 154, since that section both sets the term of the patent and specifies an extension to the term for USPTO delays.
text: Term extension notice: Sometimes the term of the patent is extended due to delays in the USPTO processing beyond certain limits.
text: If the term is extended, it will be noted here, as a certain number of days of extension (see "How to determine if a patent is still in force").
text: Term of patent was extended from 14 to 20 years, wherein the date of patent was the date of filing of complete specification.