What fees can be charged to a USPTO deposit account?
A USPTO deposit account can be used to pay various fees related to patent applications and services. According to the MPEP:
Filing, issue, appeal, international-type search report, international application processing, international design application fees, petition, and post-issuance fees may be charged against these accounts if sufficient funds are on deposit to cover such fees.
Specifically, fees that can be charged include:
- Filing fees (37 CFR 1.16)
- Processing fees (37 CFR 1.17)
- Issue fees (37 CFR 1.18, subject to certain conditions)
- Appeal fees
- International application fees
- Petition fees
However, fees under 37 CFR 1.19 (document supply fees), 1.20 (post-issuance fees), and 1.21 (miscellaneous fees) generally cannot be charged through a general authorization, with some exceptions.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure