[PIUG List] Calculation of US Patent Terms

Hi All
 
I have been quite absent for the list in the last 12 months, so a big HELLO
to all fellow PIUG folk!
 
I have a question regarding the Calculation of US Patent Terms. I apologise
if it has been dealt with recently, though I could not find anything on it
on the list.
 
Does anyone know of a resources that can assist in calculating US Patent
Terms. Something like a database/program or even a "Dummies Guide" to
calculating US Patent Terms.
 
I find that some of the time they can relatively straight forward affairs,
however in other cases I am left scratching my head trying to reconcile
maintenance fees payment windows, with "first" filing dates and abandoned
PCT application etc etc......oh for a straight 20 year term!!!!
 
I guess what I am looking for is a fairly foolproof "Ultimate Guide" to
calculating US Patent Terms.
 
Cheers
Rodney Cruise
 

Regards

Rodney Cruise
Manager | Patent Attorney

IP Organisers Pty Ltd
PO Box 323
Collins Street West 8007
Melbourne Vic Australia
Phone: +61 3 9614-1944
Fax: +61 3 9614-1867
Web: www.iporganisers.com.au
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Received on Tue Feb 19 2008 - 00:25:33