Why does micro entity status matter? USPTO patent fees are generally proportionate to the size of the applicant. A large entity with over 500 employees must pay the full rate. A small entity pays 50% of the full rate. A micro entity pays only 25% of the full rate, which is a 75% discount off […]
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What are excess claims fees and multiple dependent fees?
What are excess claims? Excess claims fees come into play only in a US nonprovisional patent application. The USPTO initial filing fees for a utility non-provisional application include the basic filing fee, search fee and examination fee. These standard initial filing fees allow an applicant to file up to 20 claims, of which 3 may […]
Small Entity vs. Large Entity USPTO Filing Fees: What are the differences?
Cost Estimates: Small vs. Large Entity Whenever we are about to file a patent application, one of the first questions we ask is whether the applicant is a small or large entity. Whether it be a national stage or direct priority or standalone, it is always helpful to know this upfront since USPTO patent filing fees […]