Lapse Date
Patent
The date when a patent is no longer enforceable in a jurisdiction due to a failure to pay renewal (maintenance) fees. Often, the patent can be reinstated if appropriate fees are paid within a limited period after the lapse date.
The date when a patent is no longer enforceable in a jurisdiction due to a failure to pay renewal (maintenance) fees. Often, the patent can be reinstated if appropriate fees are paid within a limited period after the lapse date.