Method for Producing a Structure on the Surface of a Substrate
US 8,003,538 In forceTerm ends Mar 23, 2027 · High confidence
20-year base term ended Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2005
Mar 23, 2027
Aug 23, 2011
How we calculated this date
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Jul 15, 2005, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed May 5, 2008) | Jul 15, 2025 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +616 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Mar 23, 2027 | 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 | Mar 23, 2027 | High confidence |
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