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
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
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
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