USPTO processing time

[iassaf]

I've filed a provisional patent in Nov 2007 then a PCT based on that. In May 2010, I have entered the National Phase of the PCT with the USPTO. My question is:

Will my application be sequenced based on the National Phase entry date (May 2010) or based on the priority date (Nov 2007)?

Thank You,

Imad

 

[alcatraz bird]

The 2007 date. But you will most likely get a year or so extension on the final date.

 

[iassaf]

Thanks.

- To confirm, my patent application will jump the queue an take a turn as if I filed the non provisional in 2007. Correct?

- What do you mean by "will most likely get a year or so extension on the final date"? what final date?

Regards,

Imad

 

[divgradcurl]

Thanks.

- To confirm, my patent application will jump the queue an take a turn as if I filed the non provisional in 2007. Correct?

Essentially, yes.

- What do you mean by "will most likely get a year or so extension on the final date"? what final date?

Regards,

Imad

You may be entitled to an extension to the length of your patent term under 35 USC 154(b).