How do I establish micro entity status for maintenance fee payments?

To establish micro entity status for maintenance fee payments, you must file a written certification of micro entity status. MPEP 2550 states:

“In order to establish micro entity status for the purpose of paying a maintenance fee, a written certification of micro entity status must be filed prior to or at the time the maintenance fee is paid in the micro entity amount.”

The certification must be signed by a person authorized under 37 CFR 1.33(b). For more information on qualifying as a micro entity and certifying micro entity status, refer to MPEP § 509.04.

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• micro entity status
• maintenance fees
• patent fees
• entity status certification