What are the different types of entity status for patent maintenance fees?

What are the different types of entity status for patent maintenance fees?

There are three types of entity status for patent maintenance fees:

• Large entity: Standard fee rate
• Small entity: 50% discount on fees
• Micro entity: 75% discount on fees

The USPTO states in MPEP 2550: “Three different types of entity status are defined in 35 U.S.C. 41(h) and 37 CFR 1.27 for purposes of paying reduced patent fees: small entity status, micro entity status, and large entity status.” Each status has specific eligibility requirements and offers different levels of fee reduction.

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