What are the required fees for filing a nonprovisional patent application?
For nonprovisional applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) on or after December 8, 2004, the following fees are required:
- Basic filing fee (37 CFR 1.16(a), (b), (c) or (e))
- Search fee (37 CFR 1.16(k), (l), (m), or (n))
- Examination fee (37 CFR 1.16(o), (p), (q), or (r))
- Application size fee, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(s))
- Excess claims fees, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(h), (i), or (j))
- Non-electronic filing fee, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(t))
The MPEP states: The basic filing, search and examination fees are due on filing of the nonprovisional application under 35 U.S.C. 111(a).
However, these fees may be paid later with a surcharge if paid within the time period set in 37 CFR 1.53(f).
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