What are the fees for adding claims in an inter partes reexamination?

The fees for adding claims in an inter partes reexamination vary based on the type of claim and the entity status of the patent owner. According to MPEP 2666.04, the fees are as follows:

• For each independent claim in excess of three and also in excess of the number of independent claims in the patent under reexamination:
  • Micro entity: $115.00
  • Small entity: $230.00
  • Other than small entity: $460.00
• For each claim (whether dependent or independent) in excess of 20 and also in excess of the number of claims in the patent under reexamination:
  • Micro entity: $25.00
  • Small entity: $50.00
  • Other than small entity: $100.00

These fees are specified in 37 CFR 1.20(c)(3) and (c)(4).

To learn more:

• inter partes reexamination
• excess claims fees
• patent claims
• USPTO fees