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US 8,499,984 In forceTerm ends Dec 1, 2028 · From the USPTO record
20-year base term ends Jun 20, 2027
Jun 20, 2007
Dec 1, 2028
Aug 6, 2013
How we calculated this date
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Jun 20, 2007, when this application, 12/306,068, was filed | Jun 20, 2027 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +530 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Dec 1, 2028 | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 3 of 3 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Dec 1, 2028 | From the USPTO record |
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