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Maintenance Fees United States Patent and Trademark Office Patent Applications

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2025 Patent Filing Costs Rise: USPTO Fee Update and Response Strategies

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In January 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented a broad set of fee increases and structural adjustments intended to address rising operational costs and encourage more efficient patent...more

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Large Entity, Small Entity or Micro-Entity: Which Type of Patent Applicant Are You? - UPDATED 4/3/25

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When applying for a patent application, certain entities are entitled to reduced USPTO filing fees. Applicants who qualify for small entity status can reduce many USPTO fees by 60%. Applicants who are micro entities can...more

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An Overview of Utility Patents in the United States

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What is a utility patent? The definition of a utility patent is a patent that covers “any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof.”...more

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Canceled Patent Claims Do Not Entitle Former Patent Owner to a Refund

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CHRISTY, INC. v. UNITED STATES - Before LOURIE, REYNA, and HUGHES. Appeal from the Court of Federal Claims. Summary: The government’s refusal to refund patent issue and maintenance fees after patent claims are canceled...more

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