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Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Related Issues and Documents
USPTO: Patent Fees
As of October 1, 2001 |
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Patent Application Filing Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 101/201 |
1.16(a) |
Basic filing fee - Utility |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 131/231 |
1.16(a) |
Basic filing fee - Utility (CPA) |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 102/202 |
1.16(b) |
Independent claims in excess of three |
84.00 |
42.00 |
| 103/203 |
1.16(c) |
Claims in excess of twenty |
18.00 |
9.00 |
| 104/204 |
1.16(d) |
Multiple dependent claim |
280.00 |
140.00 |
| 105/205 |
1.16(e) |
Surcharge - Late filing fee or oath or declaration |
130.00 |
65.00 |
| 106/206 |
1.16(f) |
Design filing fee |
330.00 |
165.00 |
| 132/232 |
1.16(f) |
Design filing fee (CPA) |
330.00 |
165.00 |
| 107/207 |
1.16(g) |
Plant filing fee |
510.00 |
255.00 |
| 133/233 |
1.16(g) |
Plant filing fee (CPA) |
510.00 |
255.00 |
| 108/208 |
1.16(h) |
Reissue filing fee |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 134/234 |
1.16(h) |
Reissue filing fee (CPA) |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 109/209 |
1.16(i) |
Reissue independent claims over original patent |
84.00 |
42.00 |
| 110/210 |
1.16(j) |
Reissue claims in excess of 20 and over original patent |
18.00 |
9.00 |
| 114/214 |
1.16(k) |
Provisional application filing fee |
160.00 |
80.00 |
| 127/227 |
1.16(l) |
Surcharge - late provisional filing fee or cover sheet |
50.00 |
25.00 |
| 139 |
1.16(l) |
Non-English specification |
130.00 |
130.00 |
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Patent Post- Allowance Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 142/242 |
1.18(a) |
Utility issue fee |
1280.00 |
640.00 |
| 143/243 |
1.18(b) |
Design issue fee |
460.00 |
230.00 |
| 144/244 |
1.18(c) |
Plant issue fee |
620.00 |
310.00 |
| 195 |
1.18(d) |
Publication fee for early, voluntary, or normal publication |
300.00 |
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| 196 |
1.18(d) |
Publication fee for republication |
300.00 |
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Patent Maintenance Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 183/283 |
1.20(e) |
Due at 3.5 years |
880.00 |
440.00 |
| 184/284 |
1.20(f) |
Due at 7.5 years |
2020.00 |
1010.00 |
| 185/285 |
1.20(g) |
Due at 11.5 years |
3100.00 |
1550.00 |
| - |
1.20(h) |
Surcharge - Late payment within 6 months |
130.00 |
65.00 |
| 187 |
1.20(i)(1) |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable |
700.00 |
- |
| 188 |
1.20(i)(2) |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional |
1640.00 |
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Miscellaneous Patent Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 179/279 |
1.17(e) |
Request for continued examination (RCE) (see 37 CFR 1.114) |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 098 |
1.17(i) |
Processing fee, except in provisional applications |
130.00 |
- |
| 194 |
1.17(i) |
Request for voluntary publication or republication |
130.00 |
- |
| 169 |
1.17(k) |
Request for expedited examination of a design application |
900.00 |
- |
| 112 |
1.17(n) |
Requesting publication of SIR - Prior to examiner action |
920.00* |
- |
| 113 |
1.17(o) |
Requesting publication of SIR - After examiner action |
1840.00* |
- |
| 126 |
1.17(p) |
Submission of an Information Disclosure Statement |
180.00 |
- |
| 123 |
1.17(q) |
Processing fee for provisional applications |
50.00 |
- |
| 146/246 |
1.17(r) |
For filing a submission after final rejection (see 37 CFR 1.129(a)) |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 149/249 |
1.17(s) |
For each additional invention to be examined (see 37 CFR 1.129(b)) |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 145 |
1.20(a) |
Certificate of correction |
100.00 |
- |
| 147 |
1.20(c)(1) |
Request for ex parte reexamination |
2520.00 |
- |
| 099 |
1.20(c)(2) |
Request for inter partes reexamination |
8800.00 |
- |
| 148/248 |
1.20(d) |
Statutory disclaimer |
110.00 |
55.00 |
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* Reduced by basic filing fee paid. |
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Patent Application Extension Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 115/215 |
1.17(a)(1) |
Extension for response within first month |
110.00 |
55.00 |
| 116/216 |
1.17(a)(2) |
Extension for response within second month |
400.00 |
200.00 |
| 117/217 |
1.17(a)(3) |
Extension for response within third month |
920.00 |
460.00 |
| 118/218 |
1.17(a)(4) |
Extension for response within fourth month |
1440.00 |
720.00 |
| 128/228 |
1.17(a)(5) |
Extension for response within fifth month |
1960.00 |
980.00 |
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Patent Application Extension Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 119/219 |
1.17(b) |
Notice of appeal |
320.00 |
160.00 |
| 120/220 |
1.17(c) |
Filing a brief in support of an appeal |
320.00 |
160.00 |
| 121/221 |
1.17(d) |
Request for oral hearing |
280.00 |
140.00 |
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Patent Petition Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 122 |
1.17(h) |
Petitions to the Commissioner, unless otherwise specified |
130.00 |
- |
| 138 |
1.17(j) |
Petition to institute a public use proceeding |
1510.00 |
- |
| 140/240 |
1.17(l) |
Petition to revive unavoidably abandoned application |
110.00 |
55.00 |
| 141/241 |
1.17(m) |
Petition to revive unintentionally abandoned application |
1280.00 |
640.00 |
| 091 |
1.17(t) |
Acceptance of an unintentionally delayed claim for priority |
1280.00 |
- |
| 089 |
1.18(e) |
Filing an application for patent term adjustment |
200.00 |
- |
| 090 |
1.18(f) |
Request for reinstatement of term reduced |
400.00 |
- |
| 111 |
1.20(j)(1) |
Extension of term of patent |
1120.00 |
- |
| 124 |
1.20(j)(2) |
Initial application for interim extension (see 37 CFR 1.790) |
420.00 |
- |
| 125 |
1.20(j)(3) |
Subsequent application for interim extension (see 37 CFR 1.790) |
220.00 |
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Patent Service Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
| 561 |
1.19(a)(1)(i) |
Printed copy of patent w/o color, regular service, delivery by USPS, PTO Box, or electronic means |
3.00 |
| 084 |
1.19(a)(1)(i) |
Patent Application Publication (PAP) |
3.00 |
| 562 |
1.19(a)(1)(ii) |
Printed copy of patent w/o color, next business day delivery to PTO Box |
6.00 |
| 564 |
1.19(a)(2) |
Printed copy of plant patent, in color |
15.00 |
| 565 |
1.19(a)(3) |
Color copy of patent (other than plant patent) or SIR containing a color drawing |
25.00 |
| 566 |
1.19(b)(1)(i) |
Certified copy of patent application as filed, regular service |
15.00 |
| 567 |
1.19(b)(1)(ii) |
Certified copy of patent application, expedited local service |
30.00 |
| 568 |
1.19(b)(2)(i) |
Copy of patent-related file wrapper and paper contents of 400 or fewer pages |
200.00 |
| 085 |
1.19(b)(2)(ii) |
Additional fee for each additional 100 pages or portion thereof |
40.00 |
| 086 |
1.19(b)(2)(iii) |
Additional fee for certification of patent-related file wrapper and paper contents |
25.00 |
| 087 |
1.19(b)(3)(i) |
Copy of first compact disc in a single order of file wrapper and paper contents |
55.00 |
| 088 |
1.19(b)(3)(ii) |
Each additional compact disc in the single order of section 1.19(b)(3)(i) |
15.00 |
| 569 |
1.19(b)(4) |
Certified or uncertified copy of document, unless otherwise provided |
25.00 |
| 570 |
1.19(b)(5) |
For assignment records, abstract of title and certification, per patent |
25.00 |
| 571 |
1.19(c) |
Library service |
50.00 |
| 572 |
1.19(d) |
List of U.S. patents and SIRs in subclass |
3.00 |
| 573 |
1.19(e) |
Uncertified statement re status of maintenance fee payments |
10.00 |
| 574 |
1.19(f) |
Copy of non-U.S. document |
25.00 |
| 577 |
1.21(c) |
Disclosure document filing fee |
10.00 |
| 578 |
1.21(d) |
Local delivery box rental, annually |
50.00 |
| 579 |
1.21(e) |
International type search report |
40.00 |
| 580 |
1.21(g) |
Self-service copy charge, per page |
0.25 |
| 581 |
1.21(h) |
Recording each patent assignment, agreement or other paper, per property |
40.00 |
| 583 |
1.21(i) |
Publication in Official Gazette |
25.00 |
| 584 |
1.21(j) |
Labor charges for services, per hour or fraction thereof |
40.00 |
| 585 |
1.21(k) |
Unspecified other services, excluding labor |
at cost |
| 586 |
1.21(l) |
Retaining abandoned application |
130.00 |
| 587 |
1.21(n) |
Handling fee for incomplete or improper application |
130.00 |
| 589 |
1.296 |
Handling fee for withdrawal of SIR |
130.00 |
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Patent Enrollment Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
| 609 |
1.21(a)(1)(i) |
Application fee (non-refundable) |
40.00 |
| 619 |
1.21(a)(1)(ii) |
Registration examination fee |
310.00 |
| 610 |
1.21(a)(2) |
Registration to practice |
100.00 |
| 611 |
1.21(a)(3) |
Reinstatement to practice |
40.00 |
| 612 |
1.21(a)(4) |
Copy of certificate of good standing |
10.00 |
| 613 |
1.21(a)(4) |
Certificate of good standing - suitable for framing |
20.00 |
| 615 |
1.21(a)(5) |
Review of decision of Director, Office of Enrollment and Discipline |
130.00 |
| 616 |
1.21(a)(6)(i) |
Regrading of seven or fewer questions |
230.00 |
| 620 |
1.21(a)(6)(ii) |
Regrading of eight or more questions |
460.00 |
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General Fees: Finance Service Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
| 607 |
1.21(b)(1) |
Establish deposit account |
10.00 |
| 608 |
1.21(b)(2) |
Service charge for below minimum balance |
25.00 |
| 608 |
1.21(b)(3) |
Service charge for below minimum balance restricted subscription deposit account |
25.00 |
| 617 |
1.21(m) |
Processing each payment refused or charged back |
50.00 |
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General Fees: Computer Service Fees |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
| 618 |
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Computer records |
at cost |
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PCT Fees - National Stage |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 956/957 |
1.492(a)(1) |
IPEA - U.S. |
710.00 |
355.00 |
| 958/959 |
1.492(a)(2) |
ISA - U.S. |
740.00 |
370.00 |
| 960/961 |
1.492(a)(3) |
PTO not ISA or IPEA |
1040.00 |
520.00 |
| 962/963 |
1.492(a)(4) |
Claims meet PCT Article 33(1)-(4) - IPEA - U.S. |
100.00 |
50.00 |
| 970/971 |
1.492(a)(5) |
For filing where search report prepared by EPO or JPO |
890.00 |
445.00 |
| 964/965 |
1.492(b) |
Claims - extra independent (over three) |
84.00 |
42.00 |
| 966/967 |
1.492(c) |
Claims - extra total (over twenty) |
18.00 |
9.00 |
| 968/969 |
1.492(d) |
Claims - multiple dependent |
280.00 |
140.00 |
| 154/254 |
1.492(e) |
Oath or declaration after twenty or thirty months from priority date |
130.00 |
65.00 |
| 156 |
1.492(f) |
English translation after twenty or thirty months from priority date |
130.00 |
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PCT Fees - International Stage |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 150 |
1.445(a)(1) |
Transmittal fee |
240.00 |
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| 151 |
1.445(a)(2) |
PCT search fee - no U.S. application |
700.00 |
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| 153 |
1.445(a)(2) |
PCT search - prior U.S. application |
450.00 |
- |
| 152 |
1.445(a)(3) |
Supplemental search per additional invention |
210.00 |
- |
| 190 |
1.482(a)(1) |
Preliminary examination fee - ISA was the U.S. |
490.00 |
- |
| 191 |
1.482(a)(1) |
Preliminary examination fee - ISA not the U.S. |
750.00 |
- |
| 192 |
1.482(a)(2) |
Additional invention - ISA was the U.S. |
140.00 |
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| 193 |
1.482(a)(2) |
Additional invention - ISA not the U.S. |
270.00 |
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PCT Fees to WIPO or EPO |
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| Fee Code |
37 CFR |
Description
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Fee |
Small Entity Fee (if applicable) |
| 800 |
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Basic application fee (first thirty pages) |
407.00* |
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| 801 |
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Basic supplemental fee (for each page over thirty) |
9.00* |
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| 803 |
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Handling fee |
146.00* |
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| 899 |
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Designation fee per country |
88.00* |
- |
| 802 |
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International search (EPO) |
866.00* |
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